Ljós (2014), Dökk (2017) and Sál (2025) are live media operas retracing the journey of a life through time and space.

The trilogy focuses on the intricate relationship between light, space, sound and movement, and despite spanning more than ten years of development, they still remain unparalleled works in the world of performing arts. These works represents one of the most important series created by fuse*, bringing together more than a decade of research, technical development and the contributions of the many people whose paths have crossed with our studio.

The Full Circle Trilogy is deeply intertwined with the personal journeys of the studio's founders, Mattia Carretti and Luca Camellini, reflecting the experiences they have lived through over more than a decade, from 2013 to 2025. Themes of birth, death, and the unfolding of life served as pivotal points for their reflections and personal growth, which profoundly influenced the narratives at the core of the three performances. Additionally, Iceland, a place that has left a significant mark on both founders' lives, is honored through the use of the Icelandic language for the show titles.

Ljós (Icelandic for "light") represented the continuation of the studio’s exploration in digital and performative arts following the performance N of 2011. In Ljós, the performer serves as the gateway for the audience to enter a surreal, dreamlike realm—a shape-shifting dimension without gravity or time, where sounds and images react in real time. The visual metaphors in this piece are deeply intertwined with the theme of birth, depicting the journey of a life form gradually coming into contact with existence. Thus, the performer descends from above, ultimately reaching the ground by the end of the piece.

Ljós has been praised for its ability to transport viewers into imaginative and unforgettable worlds, bridging the digital and the real. It represents the first chapter in the trilogy, paving the way both conceptually and technically to the development of Dökk.

Dökk (Icelandic for “darkness”) furthers this exploration by depicting the journey of a life. Following the secure and intimate experience of birth, the performer is immediately thrust into the unpredictable and challenging forces of existence. Through abstract imagery, the piece evokes the constant fluctuations of the subconscious mind and its ever-shifting realities that emerge and dissolve. 

In this context, darkness symbolises a realm of boundless potential: where matter transforms, the subconscious thrives, and new landscapes come into being. Darkness compels us to seek a new balance with reality and in our relationship with light.

Sál (Icelandic for "soul") is the final chapter in the trilogy, currently in development. Following the experiences of birth and the unfolding of existence, this piece focuses on life’s final moments. It explores the proximity and gradual departure of one soul from another, still living, in an attempt to visually and performatively interpret the poignant moment of loss.

Sál has been in development for several years, being the most complex and anticipated chapter of the series. It is set to premiere in April 2025.