Artist’S Mission

Donielle Bailey Horst’s body of work is an elliptical exploration of thoughts, words, and actions. Just like the three dots of the ellipsis ( …  leading the viewer to sit and contemplate what’s next), her multimodal inquiries are abstruse, unfolding via explorations of the unknown. Donielle’s practice-based-research embodies space, time, and energy—an interplay between concepts, expressions, and physical feats. Similar to what the French term théâtre dansé, she combines choreography, storytelling, and auditory accompaniment, ranging from the anticipated musical to impromptu conversations to the expanse of space where sound disappears. Guided by a methodology of play, Donielle’s work reveals a window back to youthful exuberance, where disorganization leads to new discoveries. Disembodied environments (surroundings separate from the physical body) offer elements of chance, imagination, and emergence unique to each exploration.

An articulate entity, Donielle draws upon her background as Educator, Choreographer, Writer, Entrepreneur, and Movement Practitioner, supported by a heavily heuristic approach and centered upon her lived experience. With interests ranging from philosophy (Plato’s teachings), the literature of Virginia Woolf (stream of consciousness technique), the Contrology of Joseph Pilates (suspended state of consciousness), and the quantum physics of Dr. Joe Dispenza (connection of minds), the thematic content of her repertoire encapsulates the observer in a crossmodal world—hypnotic, thought provoking, and infinitely inquiring … what’s next?

What happens to She upon entering the unknown? She gains access to the possibilities. She takes back what was lost, and thus, she does not disappear, she embraces what will be. She places light onto the shadows and plays. 

doniellebaileyhorst@gmail.com