HITTING THE WALL
An Interdisciplinary Solo Performance
Live performance documentation from an earlier exploration © 2026 Glauco Araujo
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Hitting the Wall is an interdisciplinary solo performance created by Brazilian-born artist Glauco Araujo, bringing together theatre, literature, dance, music, and multilingual storytelling to explore identity, memory, migration, belonging, and transformation.
The performance is developed in dialogue with Carioca, an unpublished novel in progress. The two are distinct but interconnected artistic works. Within the fictional universe of Carioca, the creation of a performance becomes part of the protagonist's journey, while Hitting the Wall brings this artistic exploration to life through encounters with audiences.
Rooted in an ongoing process of artistic research and experimentation, the project has evolved through public presentations, creative collaborations, and cultural exchanges across Mexico and the United States. While Brazil, Mexico, and the United States hold particular significance within its creative universe, the project's artistic possibilities extend beyond geographical boundaries.
Adaptable to different cultural environments and audiences, each presentation contributes to the continuing development of both the performance and the novel, opening new possibilities for artistic exchange and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Museo de la Cancillería - Mexico City, Mexico | May 27, 2026
Presented within the museum's gallery environment, Hitting the Wall demonstrated the possibilities of interdisciplinary performance in a visual arts setting, creating a dialogue between live performance, the exhibition space, and its audience.
Photography: Mariana Boyoli
ARTISTIC DEVELOPMENT & INTERNATIONAL PRESENTATIONS
Hitting the Wall continues to develop through artistic research, public performances, creative collaborations, and encounters with audiences across different cultural environments. The project draws upon Glauco Araujo's international artistic experience, bringing together theatrical storytelling, contemporary movement, music, literature, and multilingual expression. Each presentation offers an opportunity to explore how these artistic languages interact with different spaces, communities, and audiences.
Throughout 2026, the project expanded through a series of presentations in Mexico and the United States, engaging with museums, galleries, literary institutions, cultural organizations, and community spaces.
These encounters have contributed to the continuing development of both Hitting the Wall and the novel Carioca, while opening new possibilities for artistic exchange, interdisciplinary experimentation, and international collaboration.
The project remains open to future presentations, residencies, festivals, cultural partnerships, and artistic research opportunities worldwide.
2026 PRESENTATIONS
May 27, 2026 | 19:00
Museo de la Cancillería - Mexico City, Mexico
Hitting the Wall: Lectura performática con música en vivo
June 25, 2026 | 18:30
Instituto Guimarães Rosa / Embassy of Brazil in Mexico - Mexico City, Mexico
Identidad en Movimiento: Brasil entre Literatura y Performance
July 11, 2026 | 19:00
Casa de la Ciudad / Biblioteca Andrés Henestrosa - Oaxaca, Mexico
Hitting the Wall: Fragmentos de una Novela en Movimiento
July 18, 2026 | 19:00
Galería Ana Sofía - Puebla, Mexico
Hitting the Wall: Una Composición Performática Fragmentada
August 6, 2026 | 17:00
Casa Refugio de la Memoria - Mexico City, Mexico
Carioca: Migración, Memoria e Identidad en las Américas
Lectura comentada, performance y conversación pública
September 22, 2026 | 10:00
Casa del Abue - Puebla, Mexico
Hitting the Wall: Fragmentos de una Novela en Movimiento
October 4, 2026 | 11:00
Centro Cultural Elena Garro - Coyoacán, Mexico City, Mexico
Hitting the Wall: Fragmentos de una Novela en Movimiento
October 6, 2026 | 2:30 pm
Seven Acres Jewish Senior Care Services - Houston, Texas, USA
Carioca: Memories in Motion
October 23, 2026 | 18:00
Centro Cultural D’Los - Puebla, Mexico
Hitting the Wall: Fragmentos de una Novela en Movimiento
Casa del Abue - Puebla, Mexico | September 22, 2026
Presented in a community setting for approximately 350 older adults, this interdisciplinary performance fostered community engagement through audience participation, creating opportunities for intergenerational connection, shared reflection, and artistic exchange.
MEDIA & DOCUMENTATION
Hitting the Wall has received institutional and media coverage in Mexico, including an official video produced and published by the Secretaría de Cultura de la Ciudad de México and a television interview with Canal 22, documenting the project's artistic development and public presentations.
Secretaría de Cultura de la Ciudad de México
Official video
Canal 22
Television interview
ARTISTS & COLLABORATIONS
Hitting the Wall is created and performed by Glauco Araujo, whose interdisciplinary practice brings together theatre, literature, dance, choreography, and music. The project evolves through artistic exchange and collaboration across disciplines and cultural contexts.
Selected Collaborators:
Mónica Aguilar - Voice, music, and Spanish interpretation | Mexico City
Rafael Vigo Bentancur - Musical collaboration | Mexico City
Alejandra Diego Mulato - Musical collaboration, Fondo Guadalupe Musalem | Oaxaca
Luis Bravo - Choreographic collaboration, Oaxaca presentation | Mexico
Artistic collaboration with Alejandra Diego Mulato, musician associated with Fondo Guadalupe Musalem | Oaxaca, Mexico, 2026.
Photography: Mario Arthuro Martinez
PRESENTATIONS & COLLABORATIONS
Hitting the Wall is an evolving interdisciplinary solo performance exploring identity, memory, migration, and belonging through theatre, literature, dance, and music.
Available for international presentations, artistic development, and collaborations, the project adapts to theatres, festivals, museums, galleries, universities, and community spaces, offering different possibilities for presentation and engagement.
Presentation & Collaboration Opportunities
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Solo Performance - Available in 30-minute and 45–60-minute formats, adaptable to different venues and audiences.
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Artist Talks & Literary Encounters - Optional post-performance discussions, readings, and conversations about the creative process and the relationship between literature and performance.
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Workshops & Community Engagement - Interactive experiences involving dance, storytelling, and creative expression, adapted to different communities and age groups.
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Artistic Residencies & Research - Opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration, experimentation, and the continued development of the performance and its connected literary work.
For presentations, touring opportunities, residencies, and partnerships:
SUPPORT THE PROJECT
Hitting the Wall continues to evolve through artistic research, collaboration, public performances, and international cultural exchange.
Contributions support the project's ongoing development, including artistic collaborators, production, research, documentation, and future presentations. The project welcomes individual contributions, institutional partnerships, artistic residencies, sponsorships, and co-production opportunities.
FISCAL SPONSORSHIP
Hitting the Wall is fiscally sponsored by Fractured Atlas, a nonprofit arts service organization. Donations made through its fiscal sponsorship program may be tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
For sponsorships and institutional partnerships:
contact@glaucoaraujo.com
