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Clover Morell takes “Shield” to Amsterdam

Posted by DCA Theater on September 16, 2009 in Site Unseen

Site Unseen assistant curator Clover Morell recently performed “Shield,” a piece she co-conceived with curator Julie Laffin, in Amsterdam. Click here to read her blog which chronicles the experience. Here is an excerpt:

“Within my body, there is the story of the performance – a story that has been building in words, poses, gestures, histories, and a relationship between Julie and I around the topic of illness and healing, presence and absence, and transformation. What could I bring to Amsterdam for Julie? She asks for me to find it within myself to heal those around me. In a way, I am already aware that in her belief in me, in her wisdom and trust, she has offered me grace.”

Morell performing “Shield”

Morell and Laffin will collaborate on another piece for the 6th annual Site Unseen. In Remote Intimations Clover will offer tea to audience members while they engage in conversation with Julie via live video feed. Julie, who has curated Site Unseen since its inception, is unable to enter the public sphere due to chronic illness and severe environmental sensitivity.