These shows were a part of my undergraduate thesis project Between Resurrections, (see the show here or the written portion here) which largely focused on magic lanterns, moiré, repetition, and grief. I was initially very focused on the performative aspect of lantern shows, but my research eventually took my in a different direction. This page is meant to document a few of the shows I performed as a part of this research, starting with the most recent and going back to the beginning.
You Will Finally Be Safe Inside the Grid
In the Reed College Auditorium on December 11th, 2022. This show was an expansion of concept to a public show. It was many things, including a love letter to Bridget Riley, as I printed several transparencies of her work or inspired by her work and overlaid them to create moving, live moiré effects. These were then slotted under a specially made plexiglass tank so that wet effects (oil, water, dye, bubbles, and more) could be superimposed over the transparencies.
It began with a talk about moiré and Bridget Riley, but primarily was a participatory show where audience members could operate the projections themselves. The collaboration made for some stunning visuals and unexpected turns, including one participant contributing ice to the pool.
Watch clips from the talk portion of the show here
Daytime Play
In my studio, on November 15th, 2022. Although performed to a very small group, I sought to achieve a wide and playful array of visuals, to stretch my legs (literally and metaphorically) on techniques I was developing, including some small-scale wet techniques and multimedia materials, including cutouts and transparencies of my own creation.
featuring theatre artist Ezra Fockens
Feet on Feet
Crinkling Experiments
In my studio, on October 15th, 2022. This was first and foremost, an experiment in rudimentary technique and an experiment with my own practice as a performer. Asking questions about how the projector and the operator could interact with the audience and other performers. This was a collaboration with contemporary dancer Annabelle Stern, who started off the show by improvising movement alongside the projected visuals. They symbiotically reacted to each other, seamlessly becoming one dynamic performance. That was followed by a participatory section where viewers were encouraged to operate the projector themselves or let themselves be struck by the projector's gaze.
