REFLECTIONS FOR PARA
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September 2011
01:00:00 Proof Gallery Boston, MA in conjunction with “Time, Body, Space, Objects” curated by Alice Vogler. + coal + rope + foam + salvaged wood + live sound by Keller McDivitt |
STATEMENT
Reflections for Para continues my performance investigation and response to the murders and demolition within the Brazilian Amazon in the state of Para. This investigation began at the Lumen Video and Performance Festival last June in immediate response to the assassination of impoverished farmer and land owner, Obede Loyla Souza. Over 1,150 environmental activists have been the unjust victims to murder in the pursuit of privatized greed. This multimedia performance intended to honor the commitment of formerly slain activists and to expose the extreme instability of the Amazon’s resources. |
images courtesy of Vela Phelan
ACTIONS
Enter space with rope wrapped around neck. Crush charcoal into a dust and mark lips. Approach foam filled burlap sack and pull out wooden blocks. Stand on blocks. Unravel rope around neck to fine strands. Seek help of the audience to unravel rope. After all rope has been disconnected from it’s previously bound form, gather all materials with the exception of the single candle. Depart space.
Enter space with rope wrapped around neck. Crush charcoal into a dust and mark lips. Approach foam filled burlap sack and pull out wooden blocks. Stand on blocks. Unravel rope around neck to fine strands. Seek help of the audience to unravel rope. After all rope has been disconnected from it’s previously bound form, gather all materials with the exception of the single candle. Depart space.