If you’re feeling a bit overwhelmed by the relentless march of AI into every corner of creative work, you’re not alone. It seems like every week brings another tool promising to revolutionise how we make art, design brands, or tell stories.
But what if the real revolution isn’t about embracing more technology—what if it’s about remembering what makes us fundamentally human?
That’s exactly the question Berlin’s Kenza is answering with their latest project. And honestly, it’s refreshing to see a company take such a bold stance. Their stunning film, Poetry of Mindful Motion, represents something we’re seeing far too little of these days: a celebration of pure human artistry, enhanced by technology rather than replaced by it.
Passion meets precision
Founded in 2018, Kenza has quietly been building something special. They’re not your typical design consultancy, though they’ve certainly mastered the technical side of things, with expertise in Web 4.0, metaverse environments, and advanced technology integration. But their latest venture reveals something deeper: a company that genuinely understands the soul of creativity.
The heart of their cultural project is a collaboration that sounds almost too good to be true. David Motta Soares, principal dancer at Staatsballett Berlin and formerly the youngest foreign principal dancer at Moscow’s legendary Bolshoi Theatre, has been transformed into a digital character with breathtaking fidelity. We’re talking about capturing every subtle finger movement, every powerful leap, the kind of artistry that takes decades to master.
Creative collaborators Nusi Borovac and Tim Jockel and team haven’t just created a technical showcase here. They’ve crafted something that feels deeply personal, even spiritual. And they’ve done it all without a single drop of AI assistance. In 2025, that’s not just a creative choice; it’s a manifesto.
The human touch
Let’s be honest; we’ve all felt that slight unease watching AI-generated art flood social media feeds. Something is missing, isn’t there? That indefinable quality that comes from human experience, years of training, and the vulnerability of putting yourself into your work. Kenza seems to understand this instinctively.
Their decision to avoid AI for this particular project feels both revolutionary and deeply necessary. “In a world marked by uncertainty and division,” they explain, their vision is “to create a transcendent artistic experience” that weaves together human elements—ballet, poetry, craftsmanship—using tech as a tool rather than a crutch.
And they’re not just talking about it; they’re living it. Every element of this project represents what they call “pure human artistic vision and technical expertise”. For those of us watching the creative landscape shift beneath our feet, this feels like someone throwing us a lifeline.
Finding meaning in movement
The artistic foundation draws from Garden of Soul, a collection of work by the 13th-century Persian poet Rumi. If you’re thinking that sounds a bit lofty, you’re not wrong. But skillfully, Kenza makes it work. Set against a mesmerising desert landscape, Soares’ performance follows Rumi’s invitation to “wash your wings from the earth’s clay and follow the trail of those before you.”
What could have been pretentious, though, becomes profound through careful choreography. The journey unfolds in sequences that feel both ancient and utterly contemporary: initial resistance is shown through tense, earthbound movements; surrender comes as the dancer breaks free from invisible constraints; the washing away of earthly attachments is achieved through fluid gestures; and finally, a rush toward enlightenment is marked by powerful leaps and sweeping momentum.
It’s the kind of work that reminds you why humans started making art in the first place. Not to show off technical prowess but to make sense of existence. To find meaning in movement. To connect with something larger than ourselves.
What this means
For creative professionals, Kenza’s approach offers something we desperately need right now: perspective. They’ve shown us that sophisticated technology can amplify human expression rather than replace it. That’s not just good news—it’s essential news for anyone wondering how to navigate this strange new world where machines can paint, write and design.
Their journey mirrors what many of us are experiencing. Starting with avatar design in 2015, they’ve explored web3, blockchain, and metaverse platforms—all the buzzy tech that’s promised to change everything. But their latest project shows a mature understanding of when to embrace innovation and when to step back and remember what matters most.
The company’s broader portfolio spans global transformation projects for market leaders, scientific publications and cutting-edge 3D branding. But it’s this cultural work that reveals their true vision: technology serving humanity, not the other way around.
Wisdom meets innovation
There’s something particularly meaningful about grounding this high-tech project in Rumi’s 13th-century wisdom and the cultural heritage of North Africa and the Middle East. In our fractured, fast-moving world, Kenza suggests that ancient wisdom and contemporary tech can create something genuinely healing.
This isn’t just cultural decoration—it’s integral to what makes the project work. By connecting to something timeless, they’ve created art that transcends the typical tech demo. It becomes what they describe as “a transformative journey celebrating revelation, freedom, spirit, and oneness.”
The experience will be brought to life in a large-scale immersive exhibition for its world premiere, offering audiences a transformative multisensory journey. And we can’t wait to see it and see people’s reactions. Meanwhile, Kenza is already working on Poetry of Mindful Motion Part 2, which features more dancers, expanded choreography, and enhanced immersive technologies.
For those of us trying to make sense of where creativity is heading, Kenza offers hope. They’ve proven that the most profound digital experiences still require the most fundamentally human elements: intuition, cultural knowledge, emotional depth, and the kind of artistic vision that emerges from lived experience rather than algorithmic processing.
In a world that often feels like it’s moving too fast, losing touch with what makes us human, Kenza’s work feels like a gentle reminder: we don’t have to choose between innovation and humanity. We can have both as long as we remember what we’re really trying to accomplish.
