Unveiling Shadows

Presented by Brisbane Festival and Metro Arts

A journey through silence.

Unveiling Shadows is a profound exploration of survival, self-discovery, healing, and culture. Woven through intimate storytelling and the language of movement, Joshua Taliani boldly confronts inner demons, revealing the layers of silent struggles.

Unveiling Shadows is the debut solo work of First Nations (Bidjara/Kullali/Wakka Wakka) Italian artist and performer Joshua Taliani, co-created with collaborator Wanida Serce. Joshua's signature style is heavy on open choreography, infused with the art form of vogue (a part of the Ballroom culture). Working across genres, from street dance to dance theatre, Joshua's practice is grounded in hip-hop, with experience that includes contemporary dance. Joshua is also the Father of the trailblazing House of Alexander — a leader in the queer BIPOC community which continues the legacy of Harlem's Ballroom culture of creating space for, and helping to nurture, Trans and queer BIPOC.

Seamlessly blending the intricate web of trauma, silence, and the spectre of self-destruction with the power of artistic storytelling, Joshua's debut solo work illuminates the often-unspoken challenges within the human psyche. Unravelling the intricate tapestry of life and memory, viewers are taken on a compelling yet haunting life journey through Joshua's personal experiences and transformations.

This project is supported by Arts Queensland through the First Nations Commissioning Fund, Supported by BlakDance.