December 5th Karen Bernard performs at Movement Research

November 30, 2011  | Karen  | General

FIRKIN CRANE 

Created and performed by Karen Bernard

Movement Research at the Judson Church
(55 Washington Square)

Monday, December 5th @ 8pm / Free

a piece about bangors and mash, swashbuckling heroes and the art of performance

On shared program with: Jo Pollitt & Rhiannon Newton, Melanie Maar, Laurie Berg

Firkin Crane was developed in residencies at the Firkin Crane Blank Canvas Residency and Silo; and through Fieldwork.

Notes on Blank Canvas residency at Firkin Crane, Cork City, Ireland

September 7, 2011  | Karen  | 3 Comments  | General

I am on my last leg of a three week Blank Canvas residency. When I first arrived it felt lonely – now I am savoring the moments. The staff at Firkin Crane are so gracious and helpful.  I soon felt at home.  The studio I chose is small and quirky, but what it makes up for in size  is the quality of the room. It has asymmetrical white walls, Marley floor and three gorgeous arched windows. The windows inspired new material. I took time to video the windows and the changing light throughout the day and along with sound score by Boris Billier, a site specific sound artist from Paris, a new beginning is in the works. I had an interesting challenge setting up the room, creating a white corner, blacking out the windows, and figuring out where to place my projections and body for my own going work, “Ouette.” I continually find nuances in the movement and video images – will I ever be able to call it finished? Read more