Chimerik 似不像

We’ve been working tirelessly on our brand new production SI(x) @six.performance We began this project in late 2024 at Dance In Vancouver, and it is now having its world premiere at VIDF Vancouver International Dance Festival 2026 @vidfestival This may be the highest production value performance we’ve ever created. We truly hope to share this work with you. SI(x) emerges from our lived experience with mental health challenges and explores themes of Madness, perception, spirituality, care, and destigmatization. The piece moves between vulnerability and empowerment, asking how we hold one another through unseen or misunderstood conditions, and how expanded states of perception might also carry wisdom. Mediumistic, ritualistic, state-based movement.
2,000+ pounds of sand.
Candle fire.
Interactive video projection.
Live spatialized and tactile low-frequency sound. This work is meant to be felt in person. Mar 13, 9:00pm Mar 14, 9:00pm Mar 15, 3:00pm at Russian Hall TICKETS at the link in bio Credits A Chimerik 似不像 project Co-Director / New Media Artist / Embodied Performer: Caroline Chien-MacCaull Co-Director / New Media Artist / Live Sound Performer: Sammy Chien-MacCaull Dramaturge / Collaborator: Marcus Youssef Lighting Designer: Victoria Bell Technical Director / Production Manager / New Media Operator: Andrea Joy Rideout Mentor: Raïna von Waldenburg Mental Health Advisor / Dance Movement Psychotherapist: Allison Vicente Sound Engineer: Jamez Goodon Research Collaborator: Ana Sosa Set & Prop Support: Vanka Salim, Victoria Bell, David Gowman, Ken Clarke Represented by: Aaron Fernandes Entertainment (AFE) Special thanks to: Deanna Peters, Raquel Alvaro, Dance In Vancouver, Pi Theatre, Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre, Stefan Smulovitz/Kenaxis Surround, Wladimiro Woyno Rodriguez, Craig Boyko, David Cooper Early developmental phase contributors Roshni Riar, Kayleigh Sandomirsky, Claire French, Justin Mah This project is made possible with support from the Canada Council for the Arts. photo captured by Carla Alcántara @carla_alcantaraphotography #experimental #dance #performance #interactivemedia #spiritualism

Spirituality. Ritual. Synthesis. For the first time, the Gallery has partnered with @pushfestival to present @chimerikco ’s newest work “Inner Sublimity,” creatively imagined especially for the unique space of the Gallery. INNER SUBLIMITY BY CHIMERIK 似不像 📆 February 7, 8 and 9 📍 Vancouver Art Gallery 🎟️ There are only a few tickets left! Get yours before they’re gone at pushfestival.ca. 🍽️ Enjoy dinner at the Gallery before the performance! @1931gallerybistro is currently offering a decadent three-course, prix-fixe menu for only $55 as part of @dineoutvancouver , happening now until February 9.

New Collaboration Alert! We’re excited to announce that Aaron Fernandes Entertainment (AFE) is now representing Chimerik 似不像 — a bold, interdisciplinary collective redefining the edges of performance, visual media, and cultural storytelling. With roots in technology, movement, and identity, Chimerik brings fresh perspectives to the global stage. Together, we look forward to shaping bold narratives and immersive experiences that challenge form and inspire thought. Welcome to the AFE family, Chimerik! Photographer: Carla Alcantara #AFE #Chimerik #ArtistAnnouncement #ContemporaryPerformance #ArtsCollaboration #GlobalVoices #InterdisciplinaryArts

🚀 Announcing the NWXR Summer Residency! Are you ready to explore the intersection of movement and technology? We are thrilled to team up with Chimerik 似不像 to launch this residency built for artists who want to dive deeper into intentional, tech-driven experimentation. We’re providing the space and the support; you bring the big ideas. ✨ The Opportunity -3 days of residency space at Chimerik 似不像 Chinatown Art Space -6 hours access per day (schedule to be set with selected artists); 18 hours of residency space in total -Artists will have access to on-site projector and transparent projection surface, as well as New Works' gear library -onsite staff support 📅 Mark Your Calendars May 13: Applications open (That’s today!) June 5: Application deadline June 29: Results announced August 6-8: Residency Dates 🔗 How to Apply Head to the link in our bio to submit your application and find full program details on our website. If you have questions or just want to chat about your project, reach out to Joanna at [email protected]. We can’t wait to see the futures you’ll imagine! 📸 Images: Joanna Orr #nwxrresidency #vancouvermovementtechnology #movementtechnology #NWXR #newworks #newworksdance #vancouverarts #creativelearning

"We are drawn to the possibility that performance could be both sacred and contemporary, and that technology could exist alongside ritual without diminishing its depth." This month’s Member Spotlight is Sammy & Caroline Chien-MacCaull, Co-Artistic Directors of Chimerik 似不像. Together they share their artistic path, the inspiration behind the work their company creates and the impact dance has had on their lives. Photo by Sayna Ghaderi #TheDanceCentre @chimerikco @soar55 @carolinemaccaull

Gratitude to arts journalist Tessa Perkins Deneault for the beautiful writing in response to our show SI(x) @six.performance at @vidfestival “Dig deep to find The words buried Yet falling through your fingers like Sand slipping silently All-consuming hexagonal hex Spiritual, ritual, aflame See yourself in the candlelight, see yourself in a flame Push and pull as vibrations roll through you Everything is vibration, timelines looping It will get better Still if you ask me How I’m holding up, I’ll say Never better With flaming candles dripping wax onto a hexagonal stage of 2,000 lbs of sand, octophonic sound vibrating through the space, strobe lighting and a deeply personal emotional journey, Chimerik 似不像’s SI(x) is intense in every way. Caroline Chien-MacCaull maintains a deep emotional intensity and grounded, fluid yet at times imperceptibly slow movement as Sammy Chien-MacCaull supports her performance behind a computer and soundboard. It begins tenderly and ends raw and profoundly vulnerable. Words projected from above pile on top of Caroline as she becomes one with the sand, inviting us into her inner world, and we willingly accept.” 
Tonight’s show is sold out as well but there are still tickets left for the added closing show on Sunday. 
 Mar 15, 3:00pm at Russian Hall
 TICKETS at the link in bio #experimental #dance #performance #interactivemedia #spiritualism

“An extremely intense, moving, disorienting ritual of distorted reality, perception, time, and self…prepare for a mass of sound and strobe that will melt you.” “So close to a public panic attack…A++ for relentless perceptual nightmare visuals and soundscape.” “Truth and energy never lie…this performance has transported me like no other.” “I was absolutely transported…you brought me to tears with your truth and energy.” “Touch, hearing, sight…once you step inside, it becomes a life sentence…an ultimate parable about trauma and vulnerability.” “An overwhelming assault of the senses…incredible art piece…I left stunned. Words don’t really do it justice.” Sharing some of the audience responses we got from the opening show last night. 

Tonight’s show is sold out as well but there are still tickets left for the closing show on Sunday. 
 It was so lovely to see our homies showing up to support us. We are so grateful for such wonderful audiences last night. 
Looking forward to share the 2 remaining performances
Mar 14, 9:00pm Mar 15, 3:00pm at Russian Hall
 TICKETS at the link in bio Credits A Chimerik 似不像 project @chimerikco Co-Director / New Media Artist / Embodied Performer: Caroline Chien-MacCaull @carolinemaccaull Co-Director / New Media Artist / Live Sound Performer: Sammy Chien-MacCaull @soar55 Technical Director / Production Manager / New Media Operator: Andrea Joy Rideout Dramaturge / Collaborator: Marcus Youssef Lighting Designer: Victoria Bell Mentor: Raïna von Waldenburg Mental Health Advisor / Dance Movement Psychotherapist: Allison Vicente Sound Engineer: Jamez Goodon Research Collaborator: Ana Sosa Set & Prop Support: Vanka Salim, Victoria Bell, David Gowman, Ken Clarke Represented by: Aaron Fernandes Entertainment (AFE) Special thanks to: Deanna Peters, Raquel Alvaro, Dance In Vancouver, Pi Theatre, Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre, Stefan Smulovitz/Kenaxis Surround, Wladimiro Woyno Rodriguez, Craig Boyko, David Cooper This project is made possible with support from the Canada Council for the Arts #experimental #dance #performance #interactivemedia #spiritualism

Sharing some of the interactive technology behind our project SI(x) @six.performance We are using real fire, real sand and having the movement of the air as part of the co-creators of the production. Some people were asking if the projection was just a video playback and how does it work? So we made a video to demonstrate the interactions of the fire and the video projection in preparation for the audience to see and enjoy our performance this weekend at @vidfestival 😊 Technology made with love with @troikatronix_isadora SI(x) emerges from our lived experience with mental health challenges and explores themes of Madness, perception, spirituality, care, and destigmatization. The piece moves between vulnerability and empowerment, asking how we hold one another through unseen or misunderstood conditions, and how expanded states of perception might also carry wisdom. Mediumistic, ritualistic, state-based movement. 2,000+ pounds of sand. Candle fire. Interactive video projection. Live 10 channel spatialized and tactile low-frequency sound. This work is meant to be felt in person. Mar 13, 9:00pm Mar 14, 9:00pm Mar 15, 3:00pm at Russian Hall TICKETS at the link in bio Credits A Chimerik 似不像 project Co-Director / New Media Artist / Embodied Performer: Caroline Chien-MacCaull @carolinemaccaull Co-Director / New Media Artist / Live Sound Performer: Sammy Chien-MacCaull @soar55 Technical Director / Production Manager / New Media Operator: Andrea Joy Rideout Dramaturge / Collaborator: Marcus Youssef Lighting Designer: Victoria Bell Mentor: Raïna von Waldenburg Mental Health Advisor / Dance Movement Psychotherapist: Allison Vicente Sound Engineer: Jamez Goodon Research Collaborator: Ana Sosa Set & Prop Support: Vanka Salim, Victoria Bell, David Gowman, Ken Clarke Represented by: Aaron Fernandes Entertainment (AFE) Special thanks to: Deanna Peters, Raquel Alvaro, Dance In Vancouver, Pi Theatre, Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre, Stefan Smulovitz/Kenaxis Surround, Wladimiro Woyno Rodriguez, Craig Boyko, David Cooper This project is made possible with support from the Canada Council for the Arts #experimental #dance #performance #interactivemedia #spiritualism

Sharing some moments from the rehearsal of “SI(x)” as we are getting ready for our world premiere at @vidfestival Vancouver International Dance Festival 2026 this weekend. SI(x) @six.performance emerges from our lived experience with mental health challenges and explores themes of Madness, perception, spirituality, care, and destigmatization. The piece moves between vulnerability and empowerment, asking how we hold one another through unseen or misunderstood conditions, and how expanded states of perception might also carry wisdom. Mediumistic, ritualistic, state-based movement.
2,000+ pounds of sand.
Candle fire.
Interactive video projection.
Live spatialized and tactile low-frequency sound. This work is meant to be felt in person. Mar 13, 9:00pm Mar 14, 9:00pm Mar 15, 3:00pm at Russian Hall TICKETS at the link in bio Credits A Chimerik 似不像 project Co-Director / New Media Artist / Embodied Performer: Caroline Chien-MacCaull Co-Director / New Media Artist / Live Sound Performer: Sammy Chien-MacCaull Technical Director / Production Manager / New Media Operator: Andrea Joy Rideout Dramaturge / Collaborator: Marcus Youssef Lighting Designer: Victoria Bell Mentor: Raïna von Waldenburg Mental Health Advisor / Dance Movement Psychotherapist: Allison Vicente Sound Engineer: Jamez Goodon Research Collaborator: Ana Sosa Set & Prop Support: Vanka Salim, Victoria Bell, David Gowman, Ken Clarke Represented by: Aaron Fernandes Entertainment (AFE) Special thanks to: Deanna Peters, Raquel Alvaro, Dance In Vancouver, Pi Theatre, Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre, Stefan Smulovitz/Kenaxis Surround, Wladimiro Woyno Rodriguez, Craig Boyko, David Cooper This project is made possible with support from the Canada Council for the Arts. 📷 @davidcooperphotography #experimental #dance #performance #interactivemedia #spiritualism

big thank you to David Cooper @davidcooperphotography for capturing these moments from our rehearsal of “SI(x)” @six.performance as we are getting ready for our world premiere at @vidfestival Vancouver International Dance Festival 2026 this week. SI(x) emerges from our lived experience with mental health challenges and explores themes of Madness, perception, spirituality, care, and destigmatization. The piece moves between vulnerability and empowerment, asking how we hold one another through unseen or misunderstood conditions, and how expanded states of perception might also carry wisdom. Mediumistic, ritualistic, state-based movement.
2,000+ pounds of sand.
Candle fire.
Interactive video projection.
Live spatialized and tactile low-frequency sound. This work is meant to be felt in person. Mar 13, 9:00pm Mar 14, 9:00pm Mar 15, 3:00pm at Russian Hall TICKETS at the link in bio Credits A Chimerik 似不像 project Co-Director / New Media Artist / Embodied Performer: Caroline Chien-MacCaull Co-Director / New Media Artist / Live Sound Performer: Sammy Chien-MacCaull Technical Director / Production Manager / New Media Operator: Andrea Joy Rideout Dramaturge / Collaborator: Marcus Youssef Lighting Designer: Victoria Bell Mentor: Raïna von Waldenburg Mental Health Advisor / Dance Movement Psychotherapist: Allison Vicente Sound Engineer: Jamez Goodon Research Collaborator: Ana Sosa Set & Prop Support: Vanka Salim, Victoria Bell, David Gowman, Ken Clarke Represented by: Aaron Fernandes Entertainment (AFE) Special thanks to: Deanna Peters, Raquel Alvaro, Dance In Vancouver, Pi Theatre, Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre, Stefan Smulovitz/Kenaxis Surround, Wladimiro Woyno Rodriguez, Craig Boyko, David Cooper This project is made possible with support from the Canada Council for the Arts. #experimental #dance #performance #interactivemedia spiritualism

Super excited for the world premiere of our new production SI(x) at the Vancouver International Dance Festival later this week. Sharing a few photos by @davidcooperphotography from yesterday’s tech run. SI(x) emerges from our lived experience with mental health challenges and explores themes of madness, perception, spirituality, care, and destigmatization. The piece moves between vulnerability and empowerment, asking how we hold one another through unseen or misunderstood conditions, and how expanded states of perception might also carry wisdom. Mediumistic, ritualistic, state-based movement. 2,000+ pounds of sand. Candle fire. Interactive video projection. Live spatialized and tactile low-frequency sound. This work is meant to be felt in person. Sliding scale tickets at the link in bio.

Thank you @thedancecentrebc for the member spotlight! Especially highlighting our upcoming new project SI(x) @six.performance at @vidfestival #contemporary #dance #centre #festival #performance