We were asked to gather at 9am to work on our performance. How early? At nine o’clock I am usually still rubbing sleep from my eyes as I make myself a cup of tea. Thank goodness for ‘phone alarms. I … [Read more...]
Contemporary Elders Perfomance Art Project Eight
It’s so exciting! Raf’s exhibition opens on Saturday and he is busy installing his ceramic pieces in the two rooms of the Focal Point Gallery. For the past three months Raf has been working on these … [Read more...]
Contemporary Elders Performance Art Project Seven
Our seventh session with Raf was followed by a viewing of the film “Breath Made Visible” about the post-modern dancer Anna Halprin. Raf started by updating us on the progress of his work, expounding … [Read more...]
Contemporary Elders Performance Art Project Six
“You’re retired. You have all the time in the World!” Well, yes and no. Somehow my days speed by and at bedtime I reflect on how quickly time has passed and how I spent my day. Housework? Of course … [Read more...]
Contemporary Elders Performance Art Project Five
Slowly, slowly our Group is edging towards the performance of Rafal’s March production. It has taken me four sessions to realise that his inspiration feeds off our responses to the improv sessions as … [Read more...]