Inspired by the 1950’s film, Rashomon, Odd Hours offers a multi-layered visual and psychological labyrinth where a 20-odd heterogeneous bunch of artists perform at the rustic, industrial grounds of the Abbotsford Convent.
Premiere
19 - 23 May 2021
Abbotsford Convent
Australia
As part of ButohOUT! 2021 (New Ab/Normal), Colour-Fool explores the term ‘new normal’ which contains the paradoxical nuance that an abnormality can become ‘normal’. Colour-Fool brings a smorgasbord of short performances, roving and digital installation works in and around Dancehouse, with a colourful, quirky and illusionary sense of humour.
Colour-Fool will be created by a heterogeneous bunch of established & emerging artists from diverse cultural backgrounds. Drawing on their personal narratives and making use of interdisciplinary practices of poetry, visual arts and body painting — reflecting on interpretations of ‘home,’ ‘connection’ and ‘flesh’ in a post-pandemic Melbourne.
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