me is you (the space between us and them)
March 19, 2016 · 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
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The Trident Live Art Series is pleased to present me is you (the space between us and them), an installation and dance performance on Saturday, March 19, at 7:30pm.
Doors will open at 7:30pm, when guests may explore an interactive installation in the Vault Room by Alexander Davis. The related dance performance will begin at 8:00pm and last 20–30 minutes. Afterward, guests are invited to remain for light refreshments and informal conversation.
Artist Irene Hsi’s performance piece is an exploration of performance as empathetic exchange. In the dance, four people perform one person’s bodily commentary on a transformative past experience.
Choreographer: Irene Hsi
Dancers: Leslie Armstrong, Stephanie Bellissimo, Irene Hsi, and Paul Laurey.
Sound Design: Kevin Laba
Costume Design: Irene Hsi
Trident Gallery will close at 5:00pm to prepare for the performance.
Irene Hsi is a performer and dance-maker whose work explores the body as commentator. She has taught, performed, and shown work in CA, NYC, and MA.
Kevin Laba is a composer, sound designer, producer of music for visual media, music copyist, and audio engineer; as a singer and instrumentalist, he records and performs under the moniker Navigant.
Alexander Davis is a Boston based dancer, choreographer, writer, comedian, actor, educator, and fiber artist.
About Live Art Series Performances
A $10 suggested donation compensates the artists.
Performances of 30–45 minutes are followed by refreshments and informal conversation among guests and artists.
Walk-in guests are welcome. The capacity for guests varies with the performance configuration and is not known in advance. A conservative, fixed number of seats are designated for reservations. To reserve seats, please
- use the online RSVP form at the bottom of the event’s page on the Matthew Swift Gallery web site
- send email to events at TridentGallery.com [Note: this email address is no longer valid]
- visit or call the gallery
Gallery staff or an automated email will respond to confirm seat reservations or describe the alternatives.
Please do express interest and intentions for Matthew Swift Gallery Facebook events, but unconfirmed Facebook responses cannot be construed as reservations.
Unreserved guests are usually accommodated comfortably: they will be invited to occupy empty seats at the scheduled start time. When seats are fully occupied, standing room and sometimes floor seating are normally available.
If unforeseen circumstances require postponement or cancellation, notices will be posted on the gallery website and social media (Facebook and Twitter).
Founding support for the Live Art Series is provided by Matthew Swift Gallery, which furnishes the venue, provides publicity, and guarantees minimum compensation to the performing artists. Supplementary fiscal support in 2015, 2016, and 2017 has been provided by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.