For more than three decades, Eiko Otake and her partner Koma’s dance works mined the most elemental life forces -- land, water, and air -- while drilling deep into interior landscapes. Now Eiko is discovering her artistry anew. ICONS spoke with her about her distinctive approach to motion and stillness, fragility and vulnerability of both body and soul, and how she creativity redefines notions of beauty in unexpected ways.

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