re/action
RE/ACTION: PERFORMANCE ART NOW
A WORKSHOP IN PERFORMANCE ART PRESENTED BY JOHAN THOM AT THE BAG FACTORY ARTISTS STUDIOS,25 JUL – 8 AUG 2007
During the following weeks Johan Thom will present a workshop focussed on exploring contemporary practices in performance art. The workshop will be divided into a series of lectures, group/ individual exercises and discussions aimed at evaluating the relationship between performance art, its practices and theories, and its capacity for inspiring new directions in contemporary South African artistic expression. A primary aim is to introduce into the vocabulary of young South African artists theoretical and practical knowledge of the processes, concepts and strategic value of performance art today. These goals will be realised by conducting an intensive 4 day course in Performance Art culminating in a Exhibition/ Performance event to be held on the 8th of August at the Bag Factory.
VENUE: The Fordsburg Artists Studios (Bag Factory), 10 Mahlatini Street, Fordsburg, Johannesburg
DATES: 09h00 -14h00 Sat & Sun (Weekends of the 28 & 29th of Jul and the 4th & 5th of Aug)
TARGET GROUP: Young practicing artists (including students who are enrolled at tertiary institutions) Interested in exploring and experimenting with the possibilities of performance art.
MATERIALS/ REQUIREMENTS: Pen and paper – each participant must bring a small A5 notebook/ artists workbook in which to keep a visual and written diary for the duration of the workshop No traditional arts materials will be required. (With the exception of the participants final artwork presented for the exhibition not being purely a performance. Each participant will have to actively contribute to the workshop by bringing their own particular skills and life experience.
COST: R200 per participant
WHO TO CONTACT: Johan Thom 076 769 3930
Bronwyn Lace 083 284 4726
The Bag Factory 011 834 9181
PLEASE NOTE THAT PARTICIPANTS WILL BE LIMITED TO A MAXIMUM OF 12 FOR LOGISTICAL PURPOSES.
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