Movement Of The Human is a movement + performance design company developed by Malia Johnston with creative collaborators Rowan Pierce, Eden Mulholland and Ian Hammond.
Movement Of The Human (MOTH) is an arts organisation specialising in movement design, experiencial and live performance. MOTH collaborates and works with creative artists and agencies across new composition, design, choreography, performance architecture and AV for intimate through to large scale performances that span civic engagements, festivals, events, new commissions and site specific work . MOTH are a creative team who work collaboratively and within the specific frameworks that each project brings.
The team at MOTH interface with multiple art forms that help to inform or present their concepts . Their interests are in delivering art and performance that speaks strongly to its audience, creating memorable experiences that are meaningful, endure and have impact. MOTH are a diverse company and are able to re-purpose or restructure existing ideas to fit around new constraints or spaces.
MOTH work on projects locally, nationally and internationally, and also regularly collaborate with other artists and organisations throughout Aotearoa - New Zealand; many of these are long-standing creative partnerships.
Movement of the Human and it’s individuals are recognised for their work in the worlds of theatre, dance, installations, events, ceremonies and live performances.
We welcome projects big and small and are keen to investigate and play with new opportunities. We are lovers of theatres, galleries, design and spaces that encourage us to move and to connect.
We love what we do and we love connecting people through the experience of live performance.