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By Helena Hamilton 2015
Live sound/visual work composed by tiredness. All sound originates live from within the fluorescent tube lights. Self generating performance system designed and created by Helena Hamilton. The performers are instructed: “Enter the space (details vary in regard to space). Walk to your designated fluorescent tube light, facing the audience pick the light up, hold the tube light 2 inches from either end at eye level with the light facing the audience. The composer will turn all the lights on in unison - commencing the piece. Lower the light only when tired, have no expression on your face throughout the time the light is on and only look straight ahead. The performance will come to an end when the composer turns all the lights off in unison - wait until the audio stops before placing the light on the ground and leaving the stage.”
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