Carlos Amorales at PERFORMA07 | New York
Carlos Amorales at PERFORMA07 | New York
10-04-07

Mexico City / Museo Tamayo Arte Contemporáneo / october 16 - 17, 2007


PERFORMA07
november 3 - 20, 2007
590 Madison Avenue (the Atrium) - New York

november 9, 6 - 8 p.m.
november 10, 1 - 2 p.m



Spider Galaxy
A spider's web, as well as being an icon of horror films, can signify a hunting trap but also a home. The spider, after weaving a web, waits upon it until the prey is trapped. The spider feels the impact and struggles of its captive through the vibrations transmitted along the web, but at the same time, the spider resting in the center of the web is a highly visible target for other predators.

In this work, the negative spaces from a drawing of the central section of a spider's web - in other words, the spaces between the silky threads - form the basis for the construction of a wooden stage set. A choreagrapher of contemporary dance will create a work for a single ballerina for this specific setting.


Spider Galaxy, 2007, Museo Rufino Tamayo, Mexico City


The work will consist of a series of subtle movement tailored to the possibilities that the space permits: the physical restrictions of the space will result in an animalization of human movement. The performance will happen in relation to a sound piece that will be installed by using part of the wood blocks as speakers. Therefore turning the stage/sculpture into a massive sound system. Also the piece can be used by the public: part of it, function as a seat for the visitors.

more information: 07.performa-arts.org/artists.php
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