Body Navigation by Recoil Performance Group from ole kristensen on Vimeo.

Body Navigation by Recoil Performance Group

An exersize in deconstruction this video of a live performance through the Six Viewpoints:

SPACE- The physical relationship between the performer, projector, light and camera is linked through this group's innovative use of technology that pushes the boundaries of shadow into magically possibilities. The architecture and spacial landscape for the performance space and the performer's bodies feed off another to use light as the only "set" which established place, space and focus.

SHAPE- The shape of light and shadow is geometrically and organically conceptualized to follow and influence or play into the shape of the performers body. Physical form is observed in the patterns and within the performers body. The positive and negative space that defines physical form is very clear and crisp. The use of line and amorphous moving blobs is a great use of shape.

TIME- The timing of technology with the timing of the body is directly related now! There is no middle man "running" light and projection or camera...what have you. The duration of the videos content on moments in the peice is enough to let the viewer feel involved and included but does not give away the power of the full duration of the peice that occurs in real time. The systems of duration that the performer's body participate with simulate insects.

EMOTION- The state of the film's being is observant and a window into the live performance. The state of the content of the film, the live performance itself, exists anywhere between anxiety and complete calm. Such range.

MOVEMENT- The physical sensations of the video show the peice's use of technology reading and following love body physical simulations within a matrix of movement which provides for astounding moving visuals.

STORY- Logically, the metaphors, symbols, and other arrangements of information allow the veiwer to draw upon their own individual conclusions while clearly understanding a sort of system that talks about duality, light and dark, etc.