From a young age, I was always fascinated by one simple action: to fly. When I discovered circus, I realized that this dream could be more than just a fantasy — it could become a reality. Through the circus, I found a way to translate the sensations I experienced in my body directly to the audience, creating an exchange of energy and emotion.
At a certain point in my career, I felt the need to create something more profound than circus acts alone — a message that conveyed the ideas I defend and the emotions that move me. This led me to start working on my first solo show, NAGUAL, over four years ago, creating a parallel universe on stage where I could speak my truth.
Through dedication and years of training, I learned not only to perform but also to communicate this experience. My perseverance and passion led me to explore three disciplines, Circus, Dance, and Physical Theate, that allowed my artistic expression to grow and evolve through my body. The whole set took me to stages across Europe, Latin America and recently even to Asia.
One of the things that fills me with pride and happiness is to try to democratize art. With just one structure, I can bring the Swinging trapeze to the streets, offering people in their own city a chance to experience something extraordinary — art that is free and accessible to everyone. This is something that truly drives me.
My artistic journey is driven by the desire to express myself through an authentic body language, exploring the corporal limits, intense images, and rhythmic possibilities of the human body. My goal is to offer the audience a strong visual impact, while leaving them with a message of hope and reflection.
I believe that as an artist, the most powerful survival mechanism we have is to relentlessly pursue our dreams, to stay true to our vision, and to continue creating art that connects us to the world around us.
Adriano Cangemi 