What is incredibly inspiring, fascinating and unique of the Volunteer Park Conservatory (Seattle) is the way that architecture and nature meet. The moment one walks through the doors all the senses are completely engaged in a rich experience and the body is immersed in scents, colors, textures, temperatures and shapes. The 1912 historical Victorian Architecture mostly composed of metal and glass holds the lush and organic nature that is inside of it, gently spilling in all directions. 

MALACARNE took inspiration from the architecture, the history, the plants and our personal histories in relationship to the Volunteer Park Conservatory creating a unique and intimate experience. The idea was to create a one hour long immersive dance performance with 7 dancers in collaboration with composer ings who created a soundscape for us and the space. Our intention is to focus and deepen what the Conservatory already does which is deepen the connection between people and nature. 

[2023 - Volunteer Park Conservatory, Seattle, WA, USA] Created by Alice Gosti in collaboration with  Alyza DelPan-Monley, Kaitlin McCarthy, Aja Green, Madison Shorter and Margaux Gex. Performance by Alyza DelPan-Monley, Kaitlin McCarthy, Aja Green, Madison Shorter and Margaux Gex. With original sound score by ings. Light Design by Amiya Brown. Production Support by Maria Manness . Creative Producer Clare Hatlo. Poem by Jon Paul Rebello. Produced by MALACARNE and the Volunteer Park Conservatory. The performance was developed through a Cornish Incubator Artists Residency. Funding support was also provided by Seattle Office of Arts & Culture, 4Culture, ArtsWA and the Foundation for Contemporary Arts.