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I am an Australian interdisciplinary artist grown from Argentinian roots. Based on the lands of the Jagera and Turrbal people, movement is my principal artistic language and my work exists in the realms of dance, theatre, circus and photography. 

 

My gateway drug to creativity began through circus, attending Warehouse Circus and later studying at the National Institute of Circus Arts where I trained as an aerialist and found a passion for pushing the limits of duo and ensemble acrobatics. In 2016, I joined the ensemble at Circa Contemporary Circus where I created circus works and toured the world for five years, performing in notable venues and festivals in New York, Paris, Guadalajara and beyond. 

Since 2021, my performance practice has shifted to incorporate much more dance and physical theatre. In 2023, I premiered my first solo show Break, a collaboration with dance and physical theatre company The Farm and co-commissioned by Metro Arts and Home of The Arts. Nominated for two Matilda Awards, Break was my first work to combines dance, autobiographical theatre and circus.

I was a recipient of the Ian Potter Cultural Trust Grant (2022) and a Lord Mayor’s Creative Fellowship (2024) to further my training in dance, theatre and improvisation with Europe’s leaders in the craft. I continues to tour globally with companies such as The Farm, A Good Catch, Casus Creations and ROOKE, as well as create my own work. 

 

I also regularly photograph the performing arts and undertake personal projects in the fields of art and documentary photography. 

© 2023 Cecilia Martin

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