For the Purpose of Grounding

2017



For the Purpose of Grounding is a study of Effort/Shape and performing grounding techniques (physical exercises to bring the body back to the present/earth). It asks, through repetition within a daily practice, can simple tasks applied to the body breed self-change?




 5 hour performance | Roundtable Residency, Toronto ON


The durational performance features Marlowe Porter, Rufi Rodriguez, Vincent Simon, Amanda Pye, Oriah Wiersma, Zachary Cardwell, sarah koekkoek, Jess Ford, Caryn Chappell, Gavin Law, Tyler Angell, three spatulas, and three salt grinders.

A SCORE OF LIVING BEINGS
A BREATHING GIF
A GUIDED MEDITATION
A PRACTICE OF FEELING
A CAPSULE OF SELF-CARE