Part of Puppetopia 2025: A solo puppet work by Lake Simons and John Dyer, Variations on (the) Water is an experimental piece that strips puppetry down to its most essential elements. Through abstract imagery and minimal form, audience and performer co-create meaning, nurturing a shared experience born from imagination and empathy. This intimate performance offers a glimpse into Simons & Dyer's Raft Project (My Shapes Are In Turmoil)—a wordless exploration of visual storytelling and emotional resonance.