Leigh Witchel on Koosil-ja
March 14, 2010 · Posted by Dance Theater Workshop ·
“…to present James Cameron technology on a Housing Works budget was an achievement.
Was it a science project or a performance? You decide. The more interesting question is, now that this technology is within reach of dance makers, what do we do with it?”
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Thoughts on koosil-ja/danceKUMIKO
Thoughts on koosil-ja/danceKUMIKO
March 8, 2010 · Posted by Dance Theater Workshop ·
“But Blocks of Continuality feels not only like a retread but several retreads run together–the geeky computerized command base set-up; the almost ritualistic “calibration” of equipment and NASA-like checking in and launching; the live movement determining what the techno-toys do, and vice versa.” - Eva Yaa Asantewaa, Infinite Body Blog READ MORE
“Once we enter the land of virtual bodies, I can feel both my desire to understand the interactive system’s rules and my engagement with the work as a performance wane substantially. I start thinking about Philip Auslander’s arguments about “Liveness.” What is the value of live performance in a world ...
Coffee and Conversation for Blocks of Continuality/Body, Image and Algorithm
March 4, 2010 · Posted by Dance Theater Workshop ·
A pre-show discussion of koosil-ja/danceKUMIKO’s Blocks of Continuality/Body, Image and Algorithm moderated by Geoff Matters.
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Moderator Bio:
Geoff Matters uses his own software “GDAM,” along with innovative homemade and repurposed physical controllers in live and interactive music performances, under his real name or the aliases “GeoffGDAM” and “Lance Blisters.” As a founder of “Share” forum, an open jam for audio and video artists, he helps provide a weekly opportunity to explore developments in live, collaborative, and experimental art, as well as a venue for performances by local and touring artists. As “Lance Blisters,” he performs LIVE Jungle, Breakcore, Punk ...
