Character Performance
*****
Faun.
A self-contained performance based on the ‘exhibition’ and explanation of a rare beast.
The second video here is a documentary.
It explains the performance as a creation process and the development of character and narrative.
Video made in the 18th C. Folly of Villa Litta, Milan
———-
Documentary about the creation of the character and performance.
Photography and editing by Calogero Venezia.
‘A Faun Goodbye’: giving the faun his freedom after ten years in captivity.
This video was studied by student in British Universities on performance and theatre degrees.
*****
Guardian Angel
*****
Medieval Beggar
A performance of extreme physical and vocal comedy.
Based on the dancing grotesques in the paintings of Bosch and Bruegel.
*****
An Old Baritone.
Performance commissioned by the 1800’s Festival in Saludecio.
Based on work by the French illustrator and painter Daumier.
… long hands in finger-less gloves, wig on a chin elastic
… backless slippers, embroidered housecoat
… champagne bottle in one pocket & sheet music in the other.
A very odd performance:
Executing melodramatic arias with full facial and physical expression. but with no vocal noise and in slow motion.
Accompanied by soundtrack of Victorian musical boxes.