Derelict baths site - old link

Found this link to the site where I did this performance/film:

Derelict Dance

link from local website/local issues

Sadly, I don't think anything came out of this, after all. I was unable to go to the meetings, so not sure of the outcome.

In search for Jockum Nordström

In search of Jockum Nordström I set off to the Camden Arts Centre (2013), about 30 minutes later than my 'absolute very latest time to leave the house' phone reminder. Arriving - amazingly, pretty much on time - after a fierce 4 mile bike ride; awash with hot sweat and huffs and puffs, fan in hand and several bags, as usual, of unnecessary things, placing myself at the back of the crowd. 

Well, Jockum could barely be heard, it was mostly the curators voice we could hear, loud and clear. Shame that she (the curator) hadn't thought about the acoustics and that Jockum is a softly spoken Swedish man. I found myself grimacing throughout, searching for allies, or anyone who was willing to put a word in. Nope. This is so typical - people are happy to pretend everything is ok, yet they can't hear a thing! I was not happy but decided to stay put. I can't be the one complaining here. I should have moved to the front, but I didn't feel it appropriate. 

Spider choreography

Found the footage I have looked for - sometimes there's just too many things to look through - so in the end it becomes difficult to stay organised.. Must find time to archive and clear space. 

Planning to make work inspired by this.

Identities and Landscapes

Performing Landscapes and Identities colloquium 19th July 2013, Stratford Circus, London E15

I attended the last part of this colloquium on Landscapes and Identities, to get some inspiration and ideas for the research I am undertaking on Place. Many topics were relevant and I am sorry I missed most of the speakers. I cycled from North London to Stratford (17 km one way) and set off late, then realised I was not allowed to cycle through the Olympic Park so had to find a way around the huge site in the middle of my planned route.

But actually, the cycling contributed a lot to my day - and to the theme of landscapes and identities, as in a way, the trek was just about that; landscapes and [my] identity. I had time to think and evaluate where I am with the work, writing etc. It is always the best way to clear the congestion of thoughts and ideas - to move; either run or walk or cycle etc - or dance of course.