IN/OUT STUDIO

Post Open Studio went well although I was a little disappointed with the turn out. For me it was a good opportunity to have a space and try something I might not of had the confidence to propose to do anywhere else. This was one of the rare occasions that I showed video documentation from three performances Departures, The Evente and Emergency Balloon Drop. In the damp, dark studio I hung up the outfits from each performance and showed a sculptural piece. I bought some outdoor colourful lights and my intention was to create a doorway shape and place a sign that reads: Take a trip to the stars; please ask at the information desk for more details. However when I actually opened up the box of lights I liked how they were displayed and decided to keep them so and placed the sign on the inside top lid. I got positive feedback and people seemed to take the time to watch the videos. One person said that he felt more comfortable watching the video although could appreciate the uncomfortable nature of the performance. He commented further that he would not know how to take it if he was actually at the live performance. For me I love that in a live situation the audience are not sure how to feel about what they are seeing. Although I am happy to discover that video can offer a little distance between the work and the spectator which allows a space for people to reflect on the work. This has got me thinking about using more video documentation with objects and re-performing actions. Another visitor who is familiar with my practice kept getting confused with what she had seen on YouTube or in actual person. She said she felt that she was really there at a performance when in fact she was not.