15 May 2011
Fantastic OptoSonic Projections took on a life of its own last Saturday, May 7 at Space Gallery SF. The crowd fell silent as Meghan O'Hara kicked off the night with Color Film and Amy Harrison with Monument and Address Unknown; as Wilfred Galila's The Day I Heard the Bird Sing was live scored by his band, The Family of Man; as Kadet Kuhne screened her Sundance film, Infinite Delay; and as she live scored Paul Clipson's Ruminant on his Super 8 projector. The final performance, a set by A Low Cost Affordable Heating Plan accentuated by Tracy Piper's improvisational dance, was the perfect ending to a fully sensory evening.
The audience was eager to soak in each experience and the ensuing conversations were thoughtful and inspired. I extend my deepest thanks to each performer and filmmaker that honestly showcased intimate creations in a rich viewing and listening environment.
Special thank you to Matthew Eben Jones and Brent Harnisch who were the first to arrive and the last to leave, dedicating their entire day to the setup of a sweet AV system including four projectors.
Kadet Kuhne live scoring Ruminant, a super 8mm film by Paul Clipson
We already have the next FOP in the works. If you feel you are the right match for an intimiate performance or screening, or if you want to help behind the scenes or maybe/even/possibly want to sponsor this one-of-a-kind series, get in touch!
Photos © Dana Shaw. See more at my flickr.
| < Prev | Next > |
|---|
Copyright © 2011 Kirsten Incorvaia. All Rights Reserved.