"Scaffold"
A Durational Installation. The solo performer weaves in and out of the aluminium structure, almost hypnotically slowly; testing her strength and trust, with a contemplative Zen like quality. The illusion of calm and grace contradicts the reality of the heaving and straining. With her limbs exposed you can see the physical effort with the faint history of previous movement, reflected in scratches and minor marks on her skin. Sometimes she will stop in a position that is visually pleasing, in an attempt to briefly rest and once every hour she resides in a ‘cross’ position. (Care of J.J.Lynch, 2013) ‘Scaffold’ is a Durational, Installation performance, where a performer explores improvised movement upon a scaffold. The piece can last between 3-6 hours and is an exploration of movement and the effects of fatigue on the body, mind and performance. The performance is a solo which challenges the performer mentally and physically exploring changes in the self and the audience through durational performance. The piece takes the audience on a journey of relationship between performer and structure touching upon feminism and women in religion through a visual aesthetic.
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