NEW PERFORMER
New Performer (NP) is anti-generalization (standard narrative, group dynamics, symbolism) and pro-specificity (a reality of you and me). Is it possible to “not-perform”? Searching for what is next, the dancers will find comfort in outright attempts at movement, image-making, presence, language. But, they will also attempt to find a state of “not-performing,” a balancing act of subtlety to slip you self-aware moments. Do you see them? They gaze out at you, too. Are you seen? 1 or 2 dancers, 4 or 7 or 10 minutes counting down. Embrace the collective successes and failures in the pursuit of being together.
A social image-making experiment and research component of New Performer. Follow @newperformer to find the performers sharing intimate self-portraits performed as selfies and locating intersections of image, identity, reality, and performance.
SHOWINGS
4
May 20, 2017
Danspace Project, New York City
DraftWork: Sam Kim / Kirsten Schnittker
Performance by Amity Jones, Isabella Hrejanovic, Kirsten Schnittker, Tara Sheena, Toni Carlson
3
May 4, 2017
Galeria Alex Schlesinger, Zürich
Exhibition Opening: nic rmann & Daniel renzi
Performance by Kirsten Schnittker
2
February 13, 2017
Judson Memorial Church, New York City
Movement Research at The Judson Church
Performance by Amity Jones, Isabella Hreljanovic, Tara Sheena, and Toni Carlson
1
January 8, 2017
Triskelion Arts, Brooklyn
Never Before, Never Again Festival
Performance by Kirsten Schnittker
IMAGES
PEOPLE
Direction: Kirsten Schnittker
Performance: Amity Jones, Isabella Hreljanovic, Kirsten Schnittker, Tara Sheena, Toni Carlson
Sound: Caroline Park
Video: Fons Schiedon