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 3rd crisis 2011 – Athens Greece

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“On media, consumerism, micro social explosions, macro movements, silence and contemplation, mass reforms, consumerism and manipulating pop culture”

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The object (ice cream)

A treat. A sweet. Often forbidden. Processed, contains additives and colorants. Its shape is altered with time (and heat). The two states are visually opposite.

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The situation

A performer (Xristos Kaoukis) and a musician (Yiorgos Amendas) situate themselves in public space.

The performer, impeccably dressed, holds a perfectly served, twirled, pop, pink, ice cream.

In complete immobility.  The musician (bassist) with an ironic behavior plays acid tunes.

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The process

The physical stance of the performer resembles that of a journalist holding a microphone.

The posture is immobile.

The melting ice cream redefines the image from impeccably visual to plastic and revolting.

In theatrical terms, the action is inspired by that of street living sculptures but with a political notion.

A comment about the media

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Broadcasting live

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Concept, direction: Xristo Kaouki

Performance: Xristo Kaouki, Giorgos Amentas

Music: Giorgos Amentas
 

 

October 2011, Mera Dromou Festival, Athens, Greece

ut the project

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