Yesterday we had the opening of 25 Stratford Grove, the house I bought a year ago, with an attic that has been developed for artists to use as performance space.
Even though the weather was disgusting, wind, rain and dark clouds, a few brave people turned out to celebrate with us.
The documentation of our performances, solo and collaborative, made in Istanbul in March, were in the front room and attic.
I dressed up in full burkha and sat, silently, in the spaces. Later, when i had removed it we talked about how it was both for me and the audience. It inspired some very interesting discussions about gaze, visibility and presence. it might inspire further work along similar lines.
So, all in all, a good day. Too much wine for me and too many turkish cakes. But thanks to everybody who turned up and made it possible.
Next weekend is Katherine Penrice's performance.
See you here.
Nurse Luby
Sunday 22 June 2008
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