The festival In other words
Last Sunday, May 19, Sara Torres, writer, and Anna Andreu, composer, guitarist and singer, met on the modernist roof of the CaixaForum to discuss the concept of excess from their respective artistic disciplines. This meeting took place as part of the In other words festival, organized by the “la Caixa” Foundation and curated by La Sullivan. This festival includes conferences, dialogues, concerts, shows and workshops that explore the role of the word in different forms of artistic expression. The aim is to open up new lines of thought and encourage interaction between different creative fields.
Anna Andreu’s perspective
During this meeting, Sara Torres started the conversation by asking Anna Andreu what the concept of measurement meant to her. Andreu, who is a renowned guitarist and singer, explained how her latest album, titled “La mida”, deals with precisely this topic. During the confinement, Andreu composed several songs that reflected on the idea of measure and containment, as this period of confinement influenced his creative process. He emphasized how measurement can be a way of finding balance in human relationships and in one’s own creativity.
The perspective of Sara Torres
Sara Torres, for her part, contributed her perspective from literature. In his latest novel, entitled “The seduction”, he addresses topics such as patience, stillness and the balance between measure and excess in human relationships and in the experience of desire. Torres highlighted how desire can generate tension and how we often find ourselves in a position of precarious balance between measurement and transgression of limits.
Music as a reflection of measurement
During the meeting, Anna Andreu performed some of her songs that deal with this topic, such as “La força i el temps” and “Quietud”. Through his lyrics, Andreu reflects on the search for the right measure both in the creative process and in love relationships.
Conclusion
In summary, the meeting between Sara Torres and Anna Andreu at the CaixaForum was an opportunity to explore the concept of excess from the perspectives of literature and music. Both Torres and Andreu emphasized the importance of finding balance and measure in their respective artistic disciplines and in human relationships. This meeting is part of the In other words festival, organized by the “la Caixa” Foundation, which seeks to promote interaction and dialogue between different forms of artistic expression.
