Boundless body: Unmasking The Process

Boundless Body: Unmasking the Process is a documentary capturing the making of Elizabeth Arifien’s multidisciplinary live performance Boundless Body. Filmed and edited by Christopher Thomas, the documentary explores eight core themes; Motherhood, Technology, Neurodivergence, Movement, Costume, Story, Conversations, and Performance.

At its heart, this project offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at a neurodivergent artist navigating the creative process, translating internal experiences into a sensory-rich, immersive performance. Through the use of movement sensors, real-time visuals and sound, the work transforms internal dialogue, emotional sensitivity, and embodied memory into an ethereal, live art experience. Improvised soundscapes made from Elizabeth's vocals, effects, and guitar merge with choreography, costume, and tech to invite audiences into a visceral world beyond words.

Boundless Body offers a space for neurodivergent expression and connection, stepping away from the noise of the neurotypical world to honour difference, process, and presence.

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Boundless Body: Unmasking The Process Director, Videographer and Editor | Christopher Thomas

Concept, Movement and Creative Direction | Elizabeth Arifien

Featured Music | Robert Lye, Yotam Agam, Theatre Of Delays, Kyle Preston, Beethoven/Brooklyn Classical Ensemble, Chopin/Michele Nobler, Patrick Ussher, Yehezkel Raz, Tamul Dekel, Imaginary Towers, Eva Tideman, Doug Kaufman, E J R M

Boundless Body (live work) Concept, Movement and Creative Direction | Elizabeth Arifien

Performer | Hannah Mason

Composer | Robert Lye

Sound | Derek Szato

Vocals | Elizabeth Arifien

Projection Mapping and Design | Dimitrios Coumandos

Pattern Cutter | Agnes Treplin

Construction of Costume | Tamara Bradshaw

Embroidery | Alice Richardson

Creative Producers | Anna Millhouse and Gemma Griffith

Special thanks to | Alexander Whitely, Sonny Arifien, Huey Arifien, Diana Roy, Michelle Maxwell, Tara Gilmore, Laura Pick, Tonia George, Jamie Walker, Darcy Wallace, Joe Newman, Myopia Newman-Wallace, Arts Council England

Commissioned by Creative Lab, East London Dance, London College of Fashion, Digital Body Festival

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