Complex Movements is a Detroit-based artist collective developing interactive performance work that illuminates connections between complex science and social justice movements to support the transformation of communities. Much of our work is inspired by the writings, philosophy and experience of 99-year-old Detroit-based activist Grace Lee Boggs. Complex Movements is additionally supported by a circle of advisors, and several organizational partners.
Complex Movements has presented work at the Detroit Science Center, the Network of Ensemble Theater’s Microfest, Cranbrook Art Museum, Freedom Dreams/Freedom Now conference (Chicago), Allied Media Conference, SiTE:LAB, Charles H. Wright Museum for African American History, Under The Radar (NYC), One Mic Hip Hop Culture Worldwide Festival (DC), and Facing Race conference (Dallas). Complex Movements has presented it current work, Beware of The Dandelions, in Seattle, Detroit, Dallas, and Miami.
Beware of the Dandelions
Complex Movements' current work Beware of the Dandelions is a mobile art installation that functions as a performance, workshop space, and visual arts exhibition. The piece is created from the intersection of disciplines including: community organizing, design, hip-hop and electronic music, architecture, and theater. The experience occurs inside a 400 square foot polyhedron dome-like pod structure. The performance and generative design are projected onto the surface of the pod to create an immersive visual and sound experience that incorporates science-fiction, projections, songs, and interactive game elements.
Complex Movements engages communities to expand their strategies for organizing around local and trans-local social justice issues. Browse our media.