18 Stanzas Sung To a Tatar Reed Whistle
Constructed, stiffened Chinese robes, aluminium siding, roofing material and burlap tents are manipulated into movement and gesture through a performing system of 80 strings. The work was on exhibit during gallery hours at FiveMyles in Brooklyn from Sept. 19 – Oct. 5, 2019, and transformed into performances on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 pm.
Conceived and constructed by Hanne Tierney
Performed by Brooke Van Henberger and Hanne Tierney Music composed and performed: Jane Wang
Video art: Hannah Wasileski
Light design: Trevor Brown
Voice: Rachel Lu
Direction: Phil Soltanoff
This work was made possible with the generous support of The Jim Henson Foundation and the Spunk Fund.