This is Our Super Bowl, 2019              

 

The Glasgow School of Art Degree Show

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Performance at The Glasgow School of Art Degree Show 2019

Taking inspiration from YouTube compilation videos such as news reporters who broadcast from the eye of a storm, near-death experiences and cyclists winning a race. The performance takes these situations into a performative situation and tries to highlight the performative nature of the events we see in our daily lives. 

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The title of the piece is taken from an interview with a newscaster. When asked why they venture out into a storm they replied with "it is our super bowl'.

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From this quote, the performance tries to look at what people are willing to do to try and achieve something for themselves.

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The performance consists of 3 performances tied together. "Violin", "Reporter in The Wind" and "Born To Run".  Each one is a multi-media performance that consists of the performer interacting with sound, video and found objects. 

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Violin tries to create tension by playing along to a compilation of near-death experiences videos with a violin. Playing a Trill till the string snaps. Reporter In The Wind following in a similar way by making the audience witness to the performer being in danger as they are seen stuck in a corner as tables and chairs are thrown at them. Whilst this is happening, they are reading out transcripts form news broadcasters. 

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Born To Run tries to give a happy ending by allowing the audience to cheer as the performance recreate a cyclist winning a race 

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