Body-in-Play is a practice-based performance that seeks to nurture the “self in context.” Informed by Taoist philosophy, it will explore the dynamic body-landscape in resonance with Compensare: For the Swallows We Weigh.

Through relational play and embodied response, movement artists Kim Bormann, Seraina Dejaco, Sarah Butler and Dawn Reeves and artist Marley Starskey Butler will reflect, respond to, and remix the exhibition’s sonic and visual textures, interacting playfully through the conversational body. Conceived within 24 hours of its presentation, it will unfold as a shared moment in time.

The artists will develop the performance through private and public collaboration. Development, testing and rehearsals will be open to the public from 12–5pm, with a performance from 7pm as part of Digbeth First Friday.

Development, testing and rehearsals will be open to the public from 12–5pm.
Performance from 7pm as part of Digbeth First Friday.

This performance commission is a collaboration with Eastside Projects