OTION – Master of Sceneries®
Theo d'Or and AFK Prize-nominee (2024)

OTION (Guillermo Armand Blinker) is a multidisciplinary artist whose work explores the intersections of sound, movement, and storytelling to create transformative experiences. His art is deeply inspired by water, a powerful metaphor for fluidity, transformation, and spiritual connection.

 

With a rich background in choreography, dance, songwriting and composition, OTION crafts performances that invite audiences into liminal spaces—moments of transition and potential where profound personal change can occur.

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In OTION’s performances, soundscapes blend harmonized, loop-based vocals with influences from African American, Afro Surinamese and west African musical traditions. These sonic landscapes are the foundation for his immersive performances, where movement and ritual guide the audience on a journey of self-discovery and healing.

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His poetic lyricism and songwriting often reflect themes of transformation, spiritual connection, and his queer perspective, offering both emotional resonance and intellectual depth.

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At the core of OTION’s work is a commitment to creating spaces that transcend the ordinary. As a “Master of Sceneries,” his presence transforms every venue into a ceremonial space where participants are invited to reconnect with themselves and each other. His performances have taken him around the world, from Amsterdam to New York, Cape Town to Vienna, leaving a trail of transformative experiences in their wake.

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Master Of Sceneries
Definition: refers to someone who excels in creating immersive and impressive environments with his presence through different art forms and interventions. One who has the skill to craft rich, detailed and captivating experiences that evoke specific atmospheres or scenes.”​​
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