In contemporary performance, few artists blur the lines between the personal and the universal as powerfully as Joshua. Their work is both an exploration of the self and a transcendent experience for those who witness it. Through their choreography, performances, and visual arts, Joshua invites audiences into spaces where identity is fluid, healing is possible, and the boundaries of the human experience are constantly redefined. At the core of their practice is an ongoing dialogue between their body, mind, and soul—a journey that has led them to confront and embrace their darkest parts in the name of creativity and liberation.

Joshua’s performances are more than just an expression of movement—they are ritualistic journeys that confront personal trauma, emotional depth, and the complexities of identity. Their alter ego, Void, stands as a testament to this deeper process, an embodiment of darkness that they once feared but now welcome into their artistic practice. Through this exploration, Joshua has created a space where both they and their audiences can heal, liberate themselves from societal structures, and enter a state of collective consciousness.

Joshua’s work is deeply intertwined with their emotional landscape. For them, dance is not merely a physical art form; it is a conduit for expressing the unseen—the emotions, struggles, and complexities of the human experience. “Dance allows me to expose or make apparent what is unseen in my mind,” Joshua explains. “It’s through choreography that I access what is often buried deep inside of me.”

In their performance Void, Joshua pushes this idea to the extreme. They wear blindfold lenses that obscure their vision, forcing them to rely on heightened senses and deep intuition to navigate the space around them. The absence of sight—coupled with the physical exhaustion of the dance—brings them to a trance-like state where their body transcends the everyday.

This physical limitation leads to a profound emotional release, one that brings Joshua closer to a state of liberation. “The exhaustion and the liberation that come with that physical challenge create a very emotional journey,” they reflect. “I feel like I enter a different dimension.” It’s a dimension where the body becomes not only a tool for expression but also a vehicle for healing.

What sets Joshua’s work apart is their deep connection to healing through performance. They don’t shy away from the darkness but rather use it as a vehicle for transformation. Void is more than just an alter ego; it represents a part of Joshua’s psyche that they once tried to bury. “In 2021, I nearly took my own life,” they admit, reflecting on the struggles that led to the creation of Void. “But I realized this darkness isn’t as bad as I thought. It’s not something to fear—it’s something I can use to empower myself.”

This journey of self-empowerment is central to Joshua’s work. Void represents a reconciliation with their shadow self, a part of them that has always been present but not fully acknowledged. Through dance and performance, Joshua allows this dark part of themselves to take centre stage, confronting it with strength and compassion. “Once I started to listen to Void, it became a protector—a shield against the harshness of the world,” they explain.

For Joshua, the purpose of their work extends beyond personal healing. They believe art has the power to awaken society, to shake people out of their autopilot mode and question the structures they live within. “My work isn’t about providing immediate solutions to the world’s problems,” they say. “It’s about awakening people’s consciousness and helping them question the systems that confine them.”

This awakening is not a passive experience for Joshua—it is an urgent call to action. They liken the experience of their performances to a wake-up call: “We often live on autopilot, like we’re in a matrix, just going through the motions,” they say. “But through art, I want people to stop and ask themselves—what’s going on? Why are we doing these things? What are we following?” Joshua’s art is an invitation to awaken from the constructed realities we live in and open ourselves to new ways of seeing and being.

The theme of identity is one of the most powerful threads running through Joshua’s work. As an artist, they believe in the fluidity of identity, understanding that it is not a static concept but something that can evolve, shift, and change with time. “When I dance, I’m not just Joshua. I become many different people within the same body,” they explain. This transformation into different identities allows them to tap into realms of self that would otherwise remain inaccessible.

The concept of identity is further explored through their alter ego, Void. Void is not just a persona; it’s a deep dive into a different aspect of Joshua’s being—one that allows them to experience the world from a place of strength and freedom. Through Void, Joshua creates an entirely new world, one that exists outside of conventional boundaries. “I’m interested in world-making,” they say. “I’m bored with the world we live in, and I want to escape into fantasy—to explore what the world could be, not just what it is.”

As Joshua looks ahead, they enter a new phase of their creative journey. With 2025 on the horizon, they’re focusing on expanding their visual arts practice, incorporating installations, exhibitions, and space design into their repertoire. “I’m stepping outside of the performance space, but not fully,” they say, describing their next creative steps. “I’m in research mode, but I’m excited for what’s to come.”

Joshua’s excitement for the future is tempered by a sense of reflection. “I’m giving myself time to fall in love again—with life, with my art,” they share. Their journey towards a larger work, set to premiere in 2027, is not just about the result but about the process of growth and discovery along the way.

Joshua’s artistic practice is an embodiment of transformation—not only on a personal level but on a collective one as well. Through their performances, their alter ego Void, and their ongoing exploration of identity and consciousness, Joshua offers a vision of art that is as much about awakening as it is about expression. Their work challenges us to confront the hidden parts of ourselves, to break free from societal constraints, and to embrace the complexity of our shared human experience. In their own words, “It’s not just about shaking things up; it’s about creating new worlds, where we can all be free.”