The Onion Technique

The theme of psychological/mental health is increasingly perceived and recognized in society. Finally and fortunately! Nevertheless, we are still ashamed to admit that we need psychological help. Even once admitted, often nothing happens. Because it is scary, we cannot afford it, we do not know how to talk about it, we are afraid of being different, of being rejected. So many restrictions, taboos appear and prevent us from opening up when all we want to do is scream, throw up, shed our skin and be understood. The mind is a very delicate construction. Often, it does not work the way we want it to. It takes months, years, decades, sometimes a whole life, to understand its patterns, its reasons for certain functioning.

“The Onion Technique” is a solo Cyr wheel performance, a metaphorical vision of the mental weight oppressing us and the relief once we get rid of it. It is an invitation to open up to one's vulnerability and find strength in it. Finally, we are all made of the same flesh and blood.