About
“Salto Ergo Sum” in Latin translates to
“I dance therefore I am”
But what is it about? Is it a tribute to René Descartes’s philosophy “Cogito ergo sum” which translates to “I think, therefore I am”? Maybe, but it is so much more than that and you’re about to find out that it means the world to us and can change the world for us. And we are thrilled you came to us to change the world together.
… it’s a “unique art project transformed into a social enterprise”.
This purpose-based project was founded by emerging artist Sanaz Hanke and comprises a series of artworks representing several dances made from the foot and body prints of dancers, who were led by Sanaz to perform as human brushes. The current art pieces are pioneering studies of the soon to be created masterpieces, which will capture the footprints of underprivileged street and village children from all around the globe, starting in Madagascar. Sanaz wants to raise awareness of life’s essential values and create a change in the world through the magic of dance and movement. Each masterpiece is documented through multiple forms of artistic expression, such as the final art canvas and cross-media technologies combined with each other. She uses a unique combination of tools such as photography, videography, drone-footage, post-production art prints, and animated NFTs. Her art prints are for instance shot from above while photos are taken from all around the performances to complement the artwork itself unveiling the entire artistic process. In her post-production works, she animates these art prints to draw the viewers attention, capture the curiosity we are all born with and pull the viewer into her dynamic images.
For Sanaz art alone won’t change the world. She will use it as her tool to change it.
The Process
converts art into something tangible, translucent, and transcending.
The artwork was created by capturing the footage of our dancer’s steps and movements and later edited in post-production, showing 60 dynamic movements, all through a camera attached to a crane.
In the initial frame on the top left of the art prints, either untouched or with a base-color prepared canvas can be observed, followed by the dancer’s emergence in the subsequent frames. As the dancers execute the performances, the movements and forms generated will be visible on the canvas. The final concluding frame on the bottom right of the last art print symbolizes the original canvas painting and is the culmination of the entire dance performance.
The award-winning photography shows living creations with movement, where each set of art prints portrays the entire lifecycle of the original artwork creation, turning art into an approachable craft and transforming the dancer’s progression upon the canvas as a masterpiece in itself.
Our Vision
“It’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.”
Neil Armstrong
The world is facing a multitude of problems, from environmental deprivation and climate change to poverty and social inequality. To truly make a difference and create a better world for all, we are thinking bigger and bolder, and embarking on a groundbreaking strategy that challenges the status quo.
Our revolutionary art project is a transformative experience that inspires individuals to see the world in a new light, igniting their imagination and empowering them to create positive change in their communities. This will require collaboration and innovation from individuals and organizations around the world and will involve rethinking and revolutionizing every aspect of the current system, ideas, and principles.
Through immersive artworks and interactive exhibits, we bring together diverse voices and perspectives to foster empathy, understanding, and connection. We aspire for our project to challenge societal norms and push the boundaries of what is possible, encouraging individuals to question their assumptions and biases.
As people engage with this project, we want them to become inspired to take action, make a difference, and be moved to create new ways of thinking and living that prioritize compassion, equity, and justice for all. By sparking this collective movement, we aim to transform the world, one person at a time.
Our vision is a world where art is a catalyst for social change, where creativity is celebrated as a force for good, and where every individual has the power to make a difference.
The Mission
“Think global, act local”
Our project aims to contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by raising awareness, promoting dialogue, and inspiring concrete action towards achieving the Goals. Through artistic expression, this project can address social, economic, and environmental issues, bringing attention to marginalized communities, promoting cultural understanding, and fostering creativity and innovation.
By promoting cross-cultural dialogue, fostering empathy, and empowering communities to “think global but act local,” our project aims to encourage individuals to make positive changes in their daily lives and take collective action towards a more sustainable future. Through collaboration, innovation, and creative expression, our project can help to build bridges between diverse perspectives and promote a shared mission for a more just and equitable world.
We will make use of art and with it change the world.
Founder
take a look into the founder’s mind & soul
Sanaz brought this project and business unit of Sanaz Group to life, in order to pursue all purpose-based world-changing business ideas under this umbrella, where we thrive to be the best versions of ourselves and where we still believe we can change the world for the better, by incorporating music, art & entertainment to support our world-changing causes.
EXPLORE OUR Art
…with unique canvas art pieces, acrylic art prints and animated NFTs
The creation process of an artwork is a vital component for understanding and appreciating the art. We grant access to the entire process and provide insight into our techniques, choreographies, approach, and materials. The art print collection features aerial shots of the original artwork framed behind acrylic glass, while its animated version is turned into NFTs, featured on Allbum.art.
