MARTIN O'BRIEN - Call for Artists - 3 day workshop with Martin O’Brien
Altered States is a three day immersive workshop allowing artists working with endurance based practices to exist in extremis. The first two days will consist of a disciplined structure of physically demanding tasks and the development of performance work. The workshop will focus on physical endurance by pushing participants to explore the possibility of creating work at the limits of human corporeality in an altered state of consciousness. This will be achieved through a series of exercises that work with the following techniques in relation to the artist’s body:
• Physical labour
• Intense physical activity
• Use of speed/exploitation of time
• Physical difficulty/ordeal
• Periods of fasting
• Periods of sleep deprivation
The third day will be a chance for participants to share work during a 24 hour durational event open to the public (6pm Friday 23rd March - 6pm Saturday 24th March).
Participants will be expected to sleep and eat (meals provided) at ]performance s p a c e [ for the duration of the workshop. The cost of the workshop is £30 inclusive of meals & accommodation - please contact us for details of concessions.
Dates, times and location:
21st - 24th March 2012
]performance s p a c e [
6 Hamlet Industrial Estate,
White Post Lane,
London E9 5EN
Work will start on Wednesday 21st at 10am and will finish on Saturday 24th at 6pm.
Application Procedure:
The call for applications is open to artists for whom endurance is a major part of their practice. To apply please write no more than 250 words describing your practice, particularly in relation to the themes of the workshop, a 50 word biography and weblinks. Email applications to info@performancespace.org by Friday 2nd March 2012.
The artist:
Martin O'Brien’s practice revolves around physical endurance and excess in relation to the fact he suffers from Cystic Fibrosis. He is currently artist in residence at ]performance s p a c e [ and his most recent performance,Mucus Factory, was commissioned by the Live Art Development Agency.Documentation of his work will be featured in a new publication on Live Art and disability and in a special edition of Contemporary Theatre Review on Live Art in the UK. He has performed in Britain, Poland, Spain and Germany. He is currently undertaking a PhD at the University of Reading.
www.martinobrienperformance.weebly.com
• Physical labour
• Intense physical activity
• Use of speed/exploitation of time
• Physical difficulty/ordeal
• Periods of fasting
• Periods of sleep deprivation
The third day will be a chance for participants to share work during a 24 hour durational event open to the public (6pm Friday 23rd March - 6pm Saturday 24th March).
Participants will be expected to sleep and eat (meals provided) at ]performance s p a c e [ for the duration of the workshop. The cost of the workshop is £30 inclusive of meals & accommodation - please contact us for details of concessions.
Dates, times and location:
21st - 24th March 2012
]performance s p a c e [
6 Hamlet Industrial Estate,
White Post Lane,
London E9 5EN
Work will start on Wednesday 21st at 10am and will finish on Saturday 24th at 6pm.
Application Procedure:
The call for applications is open to artists for whom endurance is a major part of their practice. To apply please write no more than 250 words describing your practice, particularly in relation to the themes of the workshop, a 50 word biography and weblinks. Email applications to info@performancespace.org by Friday 2nd March 2012.
The artist:
Martin O'Brien’s practice revolves around physical endurance and excess in relation to the fact he suffers from Cystic Fibrosis. He is currently artist in residence at ]performance s p a c e [ and his most recent performance,Mucus Factory, was commissioned by the Live Art Development Agency.Documentation of his work will be featured in a new publication on Live Art and disability and in a special edition of Contemporary Theatre Review on Live Art in the UK. He has performed in Britain, Poland, Spain and Germany. He is currently undertaking a PhD at the University of Reading.
www.martinobrienperformance.weebly.com
48 HOUR OPEN - in collaboration with [MPA-B]
In May 2012 we will have a parrel programming with Month of Performance Art Berlin. As part of this we will hold a 48 hour open platform. Details of how to register to follow soon...
Studio space is now available on a 'sliding-scale' basis. To apply for space please complete the application form below and email info@performancespace.org
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