Donorcycle video from October 11, 2011.
Video Footage of "Donorcycle" Performance for Dance Truck at MODA
For “Elevate / Art Above Underground Atlanta,” I reprised “Donorcycle,” a piece that I created for Dance Truck at MODA.
Donorcycle derives from a variety of influences. One is a post-Japan nuclear disaster dream I had where vines were growing into my skin and I discovered that this phenomenon would help combat the radiation from nuclear disasters. The name “Donorcycle” reflects my disdain for what I feel is the inherent danger of motorcycles and is about creating awareness for organ donation. Sometimes, I like to think that I can create magic through performance. The desperation that comes from an inability to protect myself and my loved ones from unexpected disasters drives me to create an artistic solution.
Please, become an organ donor. [www.donatelifegeorgia.org] Thank you!
PERFORMANCE VOLUNTEERS
About 10 workers wearing the provided coveralls and protective mask. The movements will be simple, and will include following a leader. Volunteers will need to have had prior experience as a worker who follows directions.
DIRECTIONS
 [What the worker's uniform looks like.] |
DOCUMENTATION VOLUNTEER[S]
1 person will operate a flip video camera throughout the duration of the performance. Additional volunteers can shoot still images using a still digital camera, and/or use their own equipment.
PERFORMANCES DATES
August 26 [7pm] please be in the dressing room at 6pm
October 12 [7pm] please be in the dressing room at 6pm
October 29 [8:10pm] please be in the dressing room at 7pm
*It is not not necessary for volunteers to participate in all of the performances.
PERFORMANCE DURATION
= 1 hour [includes roaming from the dressing room to the outdoor theater/Performance Area]
SITE OF PERFORMANCE
Roaming from the dressing room area to the Outdoor Theater/Performance Area at Underground Atlanta.
The dressing room will be in The Event Loft.
Enter at MLK just past Central. Elevator to level 3, across the bridge up the stairs to the top level.
Underground Atlanta
50 Lower Alabama St Sw
Atlanta, GA 30303-3178
Parking garages are located within the area on Pryor street and Central Ave.
Underground Atlanta is located within a block of Five Points Marta Station.
DETAILS
We will get ready and assemble in a dressing room area with a mirror and bathroom. Music will play through the sound system at the outdoor performance area. Volunteer Workers will serve as a backdrop for Allison Rentz's actions.
WORKER ACTIONS
Workers will be following the instructions of the leader.
- LINE = form a line that follows the leader so that you are providing a backdrop for me.
- CIRCLE = form a circle around me.
- SCATTER = walk 27 steps away, and then quickly return and form a CIRCLE around me.
- CAUTION TAPE = hold onto caution tape.
August 26, 2011 PERFORMERS
Jon Ciliberto, roaming audience scanner/caution taper/sound contributor
Misty Harper, worker
Carmen Price, leader
Brian Treadwell, worker
Keyla McClure, documenter
Jimmy Lo, worker
Jenell Holden, documenter
Jimmy Rentz, worker
Louis Corrigan, worker
Zac Denton, worker
Chris Crossdresser, worker
Annette Gruzman, worker
October 12, 2011 PERFORMERS
Jon Ciliberto, roaming audience scanner/caution taper/sound contributor
Jimmy Lo, worker
Jimmy Rentz, worker
Zac Denton, worker
Chris Crossdresser, worker
October 29, 2011 PERFORMERS
Jon Ciliberto, roaming audience scanner/caution taper/sound contributor
Jimmy Rentz, worker
Terry Coffey, worker
Susan Cipcic, worker
Loretta Paraguasso, worker
Mandie Turner Mitchell, worker
Iya Graves, worker
Jenell Holden, worker
Laura Krueger, worker
Rob Craig, worker
Koro Graves, videographer
SUPPORTED IN PART BY:
The Atlanta Office of Cultural Affairs (OCA)Louis Corrigan
A Kickstarter Campaign with the following backers:
Courtney Hammond
Nathan Sharratt
Michael Munoz
Ann Rowles
LINKS
Photos of August 26 on Burnaway
Elevate on Twitter
Elevate Blog
OCA
Creative Loafing
Artscriticatl
http://www.an-mag.com/elevate/
