In Four Stages of Conversations, Lundahl & Seitl are focusing for the first time on the function of art to connect people in a universal search for meaning and common aspiration for a better world.
The work will happen in a room with variable lighting conditions – at certain times it will be in complete darkness. Visitors enter the work guided by performers using choreographed touch. They are led by their Guides to the various “islands” of people – people in conversation about world problems (not necessarily specific conflicts , but the grounds that they occur and ways to get out of them). Each island has a Speaker from a specialist area (this is where you come in). Visitors will be encouraged to circulate between the islands and take an active role – to speak and give their opinions. Visitors will then undertake group hypnosis, led by Sue Fox from Manchester University. The process aims to connect visitors with themselves and their intuition. Following hypnosis, visitors will be encouraged to re-enter talks with others, but this time with a new anchor in themselves.
The role of the Speakers
The Speakers are there to act as facilitators in the different ‘islands’ of conversation. They are not to take the lead, but to listen carefully and add insights from their own professional subject areas.
Time commitment
There will be a rehearsal on 5 October and then the performance itself, running 12-6pm on 6 October – both taking place in the Helen Martin Studio in WAC. If you’re only able to make the performance day, we can brief you before it begins.
We’re looking for Speakers from these disciplines: sociology, neurology, all disciplines related to perception, anthropology, theology, architecture and economists. No particular skills are needed, except for an interest in the work and good listening and communication skills.
All best wishes
Emma
Emma Leach
Project Manager: Lundahl & Seitl
www.lundahl-seitl.com
Mark Carrigan 