Launch of an experimental archive project by Ira Ferris, including a sound montage created with musician and sound artist Alexandra Spence. Part of a program of events celebrating two decades of choreographic innovation at Critical Path. The event will include a short conversation on new approaches to archiving, a music performance by Alexandra Spence and a dance performance by Ryuichi Fujimura. Free event, RSVP essential.
“Vignettes flickers fades” is an experimental archive made for the 20th anniversary of Critical Path choreographic research centre. It consists of a text, a sound montage, a map, and live performances presented at Drill Hall (Critical Path) on Sunday 16 November, 11am to 1pm.
Inspired by the concept of ‘a gap’, the project focuses on memory as an archival material. It pays equal attention to that which is remembered and that which is forgotten or transformed into an utterance.
“Vignettes flickers fades” was developed by Ira Ferris, through the participation of eleven dance artists who have had a longstanding relationship with Critical Path: Lizzie Thomson, Ryuichi Fujimura, Vicki Van Hout, Nikki Heywood, Linda Luke, Martin del Amo, Patricia Wood, Angela Goh, Rhiannon Newton, Victoria Hunt and Jane McKernan.
The sound montage was made through collaboration with sound artist and musician Alexandra Spence. It leans on the poetic to archive the atmosphere of the heritage building (the Drill Hall) and take the listener on an imaginative and embodied journey through the space and the memories it holds. The montage is accompanied by a map, created by visual artist Elia Bosshard.
This is a FREE event with registration required. The venue is wheelchair accessible.