In this exhibition, Ascaf shows a collection of works,
in which physical and metaphorical presentations
off stage dancing performances are explored
from different viewpoints.
In his works he challenges the choreographer and
dancers to perform in different environments than
those they are comfortable with, such as the
studio and stage, a transition he believes will enrich
the process and the final work by adding
different and new layers.
In the images, it is possible to see the fascinating
encounter between the piece and the location and
to find out more and more about the story and
intentions of each piece.
Ascaf’s inspiration for taking the choreographers
and their pieces out of the black box of the theater,
is his curiosity with the world of dancing that
was established along the years.
Ascaf observed dance pieces without his eye
behind the lens, constantly fantasizing where the
piece could exist if not on stage,
and what different environments would do to the
dance piece.
This curiosity, lead Ascaf and the choreographers
to a journey to explore places, lights,
moments and movements.
The final goal is to expose the essence of each
dance piece in its most deepest form, and
finally creating a piece that involves dance and
photography that stands by itself.
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Ascaf is a photographer for many Dance and Theater companies as well as independent performing artists in Israel.
Dance companies: Batsheva, Or and Oran, Dana Ruttenberg, Barak Marshall, Maria Kong, Sahar Azimi,
Klipa theater among others.
Partner at daxgroup, creative group for the music and art industry.
Ascaf was born in Israel in 1976. At the age of three, he emigrated with his family to Mexico,
and returned to Israel at the age of 21. His split identity, a direct result of living two very different lifestyles
opened him up to many journeys around the world and exposed him to countless fascinating cultures.
Graduated MTA in Industrial Design and MTA in Photography.