octps/12072023
Installation
- Neilma Sidney Theatre
- December 7 | 7pm
Part of the Artists-in-Residents (AIRs), a group that stemmed from Performance Space’s 02020 project, Stev reckons with the events that transpired within and around the building that houses Performance Space New York. Nestled between two historical events; the 2020 uprisings and the global pandemic, the AIRs found themselves welcomed into the space during this period of civil unrest. Months later, relationships eventually frayed and distrust had taken root between the institution and the AIRs.
As a mode of reflection on this moment, Stev offers us an evening-long audio/visual collage incorporating movement and live paint by Alexa Marcel Ram that seeks to explore the stories of the “Artist-in-Residents” as a means of chronicling their history and future prospects. Cascading images are juxtaposed alongside audio samples that showcase the vast probability and connections born from, and interlaced by, mere chance encounters. Subsequently, embarking on a journey that examines how lessons from that calendar year can build meaningful and long lasting support for those who reflect the spirit of the original AIR’s while seeking ways to make strides in helping ease the various adversities facing them.”