«Blind Tracks», the new artistic expression created by Christian „La Furia“ Martinez brings together B-Boying, colour, light and music in an artistic and sophisticated way, giving birth to unprecedented pieces of art. “Blind Tracks” is 21st Century Action Painting – a furious choreography revealed in an urban way. The breakdance movements constitute the basis of the painting technique. The colours are applied to the clothes of the dancer or the canvas stretched on the floor. The rapid and volatile movements are seized on the canvas and captured in time transforming them into a tangible and colourful testimonial. The resulting pieces of art inspire free interpretation and the analysis of dance. The wow-effect of a B-Boying show or a spectacular move is thus presented in a form which is quite unusual for the beholder. The art of B-Boying is transposed from the floor onto the wall and consequently unravels in a totally new way. The name «Blind Tracks» relates to the invisible traces recorded through the dynamic movements either left on the floor by the shoe soles or fixed in the air by a long exposure photography, not visible for the human eye. The next artistic steps of “Blind Tracks” consist in the creation of a series of paintings presenting the development of breakdance in the past decades („The History of B-Boying”).
Blind Tracks Highlights
- 2016
- Swab Barcelona (ESP)
- 2016
- Batt’art Battenheim (France)
- 2016
- Kölner Liste (DE)
- 2015
- Ausstellung bei „Art Meets Charity“
- 2015
- „The History Of B-Boying“ (Weltpremiere)
- 2014
- Ausstellung Sihlcity ZH (papierkomplizen.ch)
- 2014
- Blind Tracks feat. Permi Jhooti (Ausstellung motivemotive.com)
- 2014
- Blind Tracks feat. Kuona Fashion Design
- 2013
- Exhibition Theater Basel (Nacht Café Basel / Fashion-Motion)
- 2011
- Series of new artworks
- 2010
- Exhibition at Artyou including a live performance with a Drummer and DJ
- 2010
- Exhibition and live performance in Mâcon, France
- 2009
- Live performance at Artyou
- 2009
- Different live performances
- 2008
- Start of Blind Tracks
Dance Hightlights
- 2008
- Musicvideo- and live performances with Sir Colin und Sido
- 2008
- Winner of several national and international B-Boy battles
- 2007
- Lecturer for breakdance at University Basel
- 2007
- Participant Freestyle Session 10, Los Angeles
- 2007
- Third win of Battle of the Year Schweiz (Ruff n X Crew)
- 2007
- 9. Rank, Battle of the Year International (world championship, Ruff n X Crew)
- 2006
- Second win of Battle of the Year Schweiz (Ruff n X Crew)
- 2006
- Lecturer for breakdance at University Basel
- 2006
- «Breakout» swiss feature film
- 2006
- «Conflict Tournee» (Basel, Bern und Zürich)
- 2005
- 2. Rank, Battle of the Year Schweiz (Ruff n X Crew)
- 2005
- «Walls» art film by Heidi Köpfer
- 2005
- «Conflict» dance theater
- 2004
- «Cosi fan tutte» Mozart opera at Theater Basel
- 2004
- First win of Battle of the Year Schweiz (Kayonix)
- 2004
- First participation Battle of the Year International (world championship)
- 2003
- Live performance at the Swiss tv show Benissimo (SF1)
- 2003
- «Transit» dance theatre production with MIR Compagnie
- 2003
- Member of the Crossroad B-Boyz Crew
- 2002
- «Lila» dance theatre production with MIR Compagnie
- 2002
- China and Hong-Kong tour with the group «Rhythm Control»