Steerage — a collaboration with PLATFORM 2017 — steers a
course through 'performed objects' referencing BOAT. The
interstices of two circles of equal radii forms the geometric shape of a lens
and a symbolic shape known as Vessica Piscus.
The integration of
movement in an environment requires re organisation of the framework. Our
objects allow a translation of the framework through the lens of movement and
symbolic meaning of the Vessica Piscus - balance and creation.
Background
Tess de Quincy was
interested in exploring interactions between De Quincy Co's PLATFORM 2017 at Articulate project
space and our work BOAT 17 at ArticulateUpstairs.
In response, we
devised Steerage, a 'performed objects ' collaboration to
be included in PLATFORM 2017 on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th July.
On Tuesday 11th July, in
consultation with Tess, we installed image projections, objects and
materials to invite interactive propositions around gestures, sensations, affect
and embodiment ( ideas expounded in works by sculptor Lygia Clark come to
mind).
We are intrigued by the
'stretch' of experimental possibilities that could arise from interactions
between Steerage, selected performers in PLATFORM 2017 and Tess's
choreography of the audience. Having been performed, possibly, transformed,
some objects and materials from Steerage may then
be contained, marked, wrapped, relocated for inclusion in our
contemplative installation, BOAT - sculpture, drawings and
ceramics from Friday 21st -Sunday 30th July.
Such 'performed
objects' and materials may be changed and somehow consecrated by the
interaction. The provenance of their collaborative history between Steerage and
PLATFORM 2014 will be noted.
selected works from Steerage:
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| Anna Ingham Steerage projection ( movie file) |
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| Jan Taylor Doldrums ( graphite, canvas, jute rope) |
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| Jan Taylor Gyro-Affect (wood) |
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| Toni Warburton Oystercatcher cups (ceramic) |
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| Toni Warburton Audile 1 (cast iron) |
