Hamish MacPherson, who saw our work-in-progress at Newington Dance Space, mentioned John Clang's works as the impression of our Crossings.
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One of John Clang’s earlier photo series called “Time”. Where each strip of the photo are shot at different periods, involving a moment of montages.
“The mundane and the commonplace attract me—I always profess an
affinity for subject matters closely related to my daily life. I often
dwell upon urban and contemporary themes and landscapes; be it the city
or its inhabitants. Intrigued by subtle changes in my environment, I
find a corresponding shift in my feelings and thoughts. Hence, my images
are a poetic reflection of myself in response to the nuanced changes in
my environment.” -John Clang
Crossings is looking at the particularity of busy crossings in a big city such as London and Tokyo. At a road crossing, movement of traffic and pedestrians create particular patterns in the designated time and space. Pedestrians gestures reflect what occupy their minds, rather than used as means for communication with others regardless of very close proximity to each other. How this social phenomenon could be transformed into dance performance?
CROSSINGS TOTTENHAM
Currently we are working with Haringey Young Carers to create their version of Crossings, which will be performed in outdoor locations in Tottenham on the 7th and 8th July, as part of Big Dance 2012. Supported by Arts Council England and Big Dance 2012. For more info, please click here. http://crossingstottenham.tumblr.com/
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