photo credit, courtesy of AUXART
On Tuesday, Oct. 31, at 11.30 a.m. Joseph Gallivan interviews artist Philip Krohn about the installation called High Water which is in Building 5, 2516 NW 29th Ave, Portland, on weekends through November 12. High Water is made from salvaged wood and rope and comes with a 40-minute soundtrack. Krohn is the leader of AUXART, an artist collective that combines large-scale sculpture installations with sonic theater.
This is Krohn’s third time talking about a new work on Art Focus with Joseph Gallivan. AUXART intends its sculptural environments to be the “aux” slot into which dancers and musicians can plug their work.
This show was recorded on Zoom videoconferencing software on October 29 and edited and engineered by Ray Bodwell https://kboo.fm/blog/55224
FROM THE PRESS RELEASE:
Thriving Through Adversity: AUXART's High Water Transforms Climate Anxiety into Vivid Live Experiences
Portland, OR - Thursday, October 26 2023 - AUXART continues its innovative residency project, High Water, at Portland’s Building 5, following an incredible opening weekend. This unique installation, crafted from salvaged wood, paper tubing, and snow poles, suspended by retired climbing ropes and antique window weights, immerses visitors in the world of overwhelming natural events. Enhanced by a 40-minute sound journey, dynamic lighting, and live performances, High Water presents a compelling exploration of climate change's impact. Find photos here.
High Water is further brought to life by a series of captivating live performances from Portland's talented creators, spanning narrative and movement arts.
Friday, November 3 at 7:30pm: “High Water Stories: Storytelling for a Shared Awareness”. This evening features stories performed by curator Scott Sanders (Storyteller: The Moth Podcast, 6 Moth GrandSLAMs, 3 Moth MainSTAGE events, NPR's Snap Judgement), R Tod Kelly (Executive Producer/Creative Director: 7 Deadly Sins Storytelling Night), Daria Eliuk (“Radio Free Daria”), Travis Abels (3-time Moth Storyslam Winner), Jasmine Nothing (Founder, Creator: Telltale Storytelling Night), Will Chase (Minister of Propaganda: Burning Man, Head of Communications: Obscura Digital, Director of Content & Community: Maker Faire, Co-Founder/Producer: Fireside Storytelling). Purchase tickets here.
Friday, November 10, 7:30pm: High Water Live! - A mesmerizing live performance of the soundscape by renowned musicians José Medeles (1939 Ensemble), Lisa Molinaro (Modest Mouse), Raymond Richards (the Parson Redheads), and Steve Berlin (Los Lobos). Purchase tickets here.
Thursday nights at 7:30pm: Music and Movement Improv Series: Experience unique performances. October 26: Tahni Holt, Emma Lutz-Higgins + Luke Wyland, November 2: Juma DeJesus + Yaara Valey, November 9: Linda Austin + Stephanie Lavon Trotter.
"In these extraordinary times, profound connections are essential," emphasizes storytelling curator Scott Sanders. "In the midst of the climate change crisis, we are coming together for an electrifying night of shared human experience, discovering solidarity in a transforming world."
AUXART has invited these artists to be in response and conversation with AUXART’s installation, High Water. High Water speaks to the rising tides of global warming. Each evening of artists calls in distinct ways into presence, meaning making and unmaking, and in-the-moment choices that is at the heart of improvisational forms. They allow the spirit to move them as the rigorous, playful and contemplative strategies of embodied beings, objects, and sounds weave together a tapestry of experience.
Please dress warmly.
Where: High Water is located inside Building 5, 2516 NW 29th Ave, Portland, OR
When: Open for public viewing Saturdays and Sundays 2-5pm, from October 21 – November 12; additional time-based events listed on schedule.
How: Evening ticketed and donation-based events range from $10-30 per entry; tickets available here.
Links:
Information landing page: https://www.auxart.net/high-water
Media preview photo folder: Google Drive (photo credit, courtesy of AUXART)
Participate: https://www.auxart.net/participate
Event Schedule & Tickets: www.auxart.net/high-water
For a schedule of events and updates, please visit www.auxart.net/high-water and follow AUXART on Instagram (@auxartbuild).
Media Contact:
Michelle David
press@michelledavid.net - 971-319-5535
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Joseph Gallivan has been a reporter since 1990. He has covered music for the London Independent, Technology for the New York Post, and arts and culture for the Portland Tribune, where he is currently a Feature Writer. He is the author of two novels, "Oi, Ref!" and "England All Over" which are available on Amazon.com
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