Smartoot Group | Drowning Together

Director and Artistic Director: Avi Gibson Bar-El

A line of people joins hands and steps, open-eyed, into the sea in Tel Aviv until they disappear under the water. This rebellious act serves as an urgent call to end the war and release the hostages in response to a horrible, painful reality. The form and content of this artistic act underscore the existing order and convey an important message to the world to open awareness and hearts. The group embodies a sense of solidarity, representing internal listening, support, strength, and a fundamentally humanistic outlook. It manifests the need for a perceptual shift, reaching out to our partners, combating racism, and acting for change. It stresses our responsibility to dream and strive for a life of sanity and peace. This critical gaze on the current situation reminds us that we are all one live human fabric.