kozek hörlonski

Peter Kozek: time

Galerie Engelhorn, Vienna 2002

Performance, Installation

time - "time machine".
The performance is structured as a loop. Three stations have been installed in the space; a particular person is related to each of the three stations: On the platform: the singer; At the light and sound desk: the one-person orchestra; On the scaffolding: the steward; After a light signal, the three persons change places: the singer walks over to the control desk, the orchestra to the scaffolding, the steward to the platform. This counterclockwise change of places also implies a change of tasks and activities. Before the three turn to their original positions, they proceed to an area at the periphery of the field and pause for a few moments – then the wheel starts turning again until it comes to a halt once more ...

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