Preliminary model for the suspended labyrinth at
Mariposa Studio.
the Suspended Labyrinth Project
@ Mariposa Studio

What?
"Suspended Labyrinth" A new
installation piece in the form of a
labyrinth suspended from the ceiling of
the Mariposa Studio.  Not a "maze"
but a clear path in and out; meant to
clarify, focus, not confuse.  A
compelling structure with theatrical
possibilities.  Walk into a painting.  
Participants will find themselves along
a path of changing planes, spatial
awareness, and viewpoints.  See
Design for more on the process.

Who?
The project is the work of performer
and visual artist Anna Dal Pino.  
Collaborating with Anna are lighting/
labyrinth consultant KT Graham, and
choreographer/director John LeFan.  
A host of local artists also bring their
talents to play with this piece as set:  
dance, poetry, song, music.  For more
about the principal collaborators,
please see About Us.

Where?
The work is designed for the Mariposa
Studio in San Francisco.  The
Mariposa Studio is a proving ground
for experimentation and collaboration
in theater, dance and visual arts.  It is
located at 2808 Mariposa Street in
the Project Artaud complex.

When?
The full-scale installation will be
completed in February 2009.  The
labyrinth will be in place for a
five-week run, when events will include
various opportunities to walk the path
and view performance.
Please visit Calendar for more
information.

How?
The Suspended Labyrinth project is
made possible entirely by the
generous donations of individuals and
organizations.  To make a donation,
please visit Donate.
Artist's Statement
by Anna Dal Pino

My visual work expresses a
sense of movement and
perspective with a tactile
quality.  My current work is in the
exploration of organic forms.  
My installation takes this a step
further by providing a context for
people to move through.  An
opportunity to be and
experience art at once.

The piece is in the form of a
suspended labyrinth.  By
changing the planes of a
traditional labyrinth, it plays with
contrasts in space and
perception:  expansion/
contraction, confinement/
freedom, viewer/ participant.
It  will also be used as a set for
a physical theater piece,
incorporating sound, movement
and spoken word.















Suspended labyrinth work in progress
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Inside the labyrinth