Based on ancient Egyptian mythology, this is a story about the importance of resurrection and rebirth, the acceptance of fate and destiny, the battle between the heart and soul, the will and the ego. It is natural for beings to want to the ignore the reality of death but the cycle of life, death and resurrection must be maintained at all costs. According to the Egyptian Book Of The Dead all beings must pass through the gates known as the Duat to face judgement so as to be born anew in the Netherworld, where those who lived an evil life will diminish to nothingness while the good, the just and the compassionate shall dwell in ecstasy forever. None are permitted to deviate from this cycle, not even a goddess. 

Photos are from a live performance at the National Opera Center in Manhattan on Oct. 27th, 2021 generously funded by a NY City Artists Corp Grant  Ren Garzcynski, photographer