Live Art Commissions 'Before: Compliments'
An evening showcase of brand new performances by Appau Jnr Boakye-Yiadom, Fernanda Muñoz-Newsome, Harriet Middleton Baker, Lloyd Corporation, SERAFINE1369 and Sriwhana Spong on Wednesday 30 March, 6pm–late, at Studio Spaces in Wapping, East London.
In April 2020 as the pandemic took hold, we responded by creating a commissioning and development programme for six artists whose practices include live work.
As performance relies on social engagement and people coming together, we prioritised support for artists working in this field at a time when so many other projects, fees and residencies had been cancelled or postponed. We have since spent almost two years working closely together with the artists, developing the performances in response to the changing context of the pandemic and showing them safely.
The premiere of these performances was always intended as a live event whenever it was possible for audiences to gather in significant numbers and experience work together.
Before: Compliments, performance by String Trio from Apartment House