Shadowline II : Australian avantgarde.

"One goes on recognising the landmarks of the predecessors, excited, amused, taking the hard luck and the good luck together .... the picturesque common lot that holds so many possibilities for the deserving or perhaps the lucky. Yes. One goes on. And the time, too, goes on - til one perceives...

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Format:
Elektronisch Film
Sprache:
Englisch
Veröffentlicht:
Mike Mullins (MM-), 2001.
Zusammenfassung:
"One goes on recognising the landmarks of the predecessors, excited, amused, taking the hard luck and the good luck together .... the picturesque common lot that holds so many possibilities for the deserving or perhaps the lucky. Yes. One goes on. And the time, too, goes on - til one perceives ahead a shadow-line, warning one that the region of early youth, too, must be left behind". Joseph Conrad. 'The Shadow-line' Shadowline IIwas the first attempt by performance artist Mike Mullins to create a large scale sculptural performance. It is a series of tableaux or, changing impressions within a singular scenic structure. The first part explores the relationship between HIM and HER against a background of Catholic religious iconology. The piece explores the theme that everyone needs to believe in something that can make a sense of the life. The two protagonists have rejected institutionalised religion and are consumed by existential angst. They are constantly reaching out for something that can justify their existence. The second part explores the idea that a solution can only ever be found by reaching 'inside' of ourselves. Despite our significant technological advancements, our enormous knowledge and our endless material comforts - it seems to me that we still find it difficult to be alone with ourselves. In point of fact, more than thirty years after creating Shadowline II, the situation has become worse. Today we hide behind technology, where we avoid direct contact with each other and we live in the cold world of virtual reality where we pretend to be 'not alone'. Until we have come to terms with the simple act of being at one with ourselves, we will never pass through the shadow-line of more than 2000 years of human development. .
Umfang:
1 online resource (1 video file)
Zielpublikum:
9+.
Produktionsangaben:
Director, Mike Mullins; Producer, Mike Mullins.
ISBN:
9781350900578
DOI:
10.5040/9781350900578?locatt=label:secondary_dramaOnline
Schlagworte:
Experimental theatre
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