Carrie Hanson and The Seldoms

Floe, the first of ART on THE MART's projections that were unveiled throughout 2022 to align with DCASE's Year of Chicago Dance, was created by choreographer and Chicago native Carrie Hanson with her dance company, The Seldoms. 

Derived from an earlier onstage work, Floe spotlights climate change, extreme weather, vanishing ice, denialism, bodies of water and, ultimately, the human body. Projected immediately above the Chicago River and toward Lake Michigan, Floe invites viewers to approach climate change, mitigation, and adaptation efforts with clear eyes, resolve, and “big shoulders."

Hanson has teamed with many long-time collaborators, including a stellar team of visual artists. Bob Faust, Liviu Pasare and Andrew Glatt helped build a dynamic, emotional projection weaving dance, word, and image. The work was accompanied by a soundscape crafted by Mikhail Fiksel, including field recordings of icebergs, water, and rain. Maria Pinto also created architectural garments in an array of watery blues, with text by Seth Bockley. The work was performed by Dee Alba, Sarah Gonsiorowski, Damon Green, and Maggie Vannucci

Floe was co-promoted by the Shedd Aquarium. 

The Walder Foundation was established by Joseph and Elizabeth Walder to address critical issues impacting our world. The Foundation’s five areas of focus—science innovation, environmental sustainability, the performing arts, migration and immigrant communities, and Jewish life—are an extension of the Walders’ lifelong passions, interests, and their personal and professional experiences.