BRAIN SALAD

Devised and performed by Herman Van Baar and
Andrew McKinnon
Filming by Herman Van Baar

26-29 May 2004, the Arches, Glasgow.
13-15 October 2004, Kikker, Utrecht.

Synopsis:
Devised theatre piece based on travels in Greece / Turkey using diaries, interviews and film taken on the journey. "... brave and thought-provoking . powerful use of live and recorded video images .
exceptionally vivid and open reflection on sexual guilt and self-hatred in Christian tradition . lyrical beauty and striking honesty" (Press Review).

review

Credits:
David Bernard: Video editing. Live triggering of audio-visual sequences (with video switchboard), live video feed.
Geraldine Greene: 3 screen installation, slides and stage design, props, tour co-ordination.
Rory Lowe (OWF): video editing

video extract of the performance


The video set contains one central image and 2 small side screens using 3 computers as video sources, controlled simultaneously from the switchboard.


Herman films and positions his face so that it can be morphed into Jesus' image (on TV screen).


Using lighting and shadows with slide and video projection repeats.


Doctor Moreau's "dinosaur vivisection" filmed in close up.


Interview.


Arabic calligraphy projected through gauze and smoke.