Arabesque
July 21, 2026
L. Martina Young at the Reno Little Theater
Reno, Nevada
L. Martina Young makes words dance as she explores the history and symbology of the arabesque.
Advancing the visibility, legacy, and scholarship of artists working in performance.
L. Martina Young makes words dance as she explores the history and symbology of the arabesque.
If voice-centered practices are increasing, it is worth asking why. Perhaps there is a desire to have more meaningful public and communal experiences with otherwise sequestered feelings.
With this performance, the artist grasps the difference between ground and figure, and finds a voice capable of commenting on its own situation.