29th October
This performance was called Rainschemes for Insomniacs and incorporated a large scale painting and a symbolic object, a tree. The tree was placed in the middle of the performance area so that the branches reached out and upwards sending out messages or totems into the universe.
Various instruments and singing bowls were used to create a build-up of sound to increase the intensity of mood. Humming was also used to promote a trance like feeling of resonating with and transcending time.
Animal exhibits from the museum were placed around the tree to add to the atmosphere of the space. As performers, we wore various masks and used objects such as painted heads and skeleton fish heads to interact with the painting.
Stencil like cut outs of apocalyptic type creatures were suspended from above which were made especially for the performance by Shaun. The stencils were used to create shadow imagery using a variety of coloured lights which are projected onto the walls and ceilings. The performances were all accompanied by unique sound tracks composed by Shaun in collaboration with sound artists.
Link to short film of the performance: https://vimeo.com/189566768
