open call – MONKEY IN CAGE
On May 8th, a five-hour act marathon will take place, featuring various acts who alternate every twenty minutes. The term “act” is broadly defined: performance/ live act artists, musicians, spoken-word artists, dancers and makers working with body, voice, sound, text, or presence will take turns in the spotlight. Finished works as well as experimental proposals and works in progress are welcome.
The marathon is structured around a specific spatial condition: a glass wall separates performer and audience. The act occupies the interior space, under light. The audience watches from the other side. This physical division creates a tension between proximity and distance, visibility and isolation.
MONKEY IN CAGEvexplores questions surrounding public and private space, the permission to look, and the thin line between observation and voyeurism. What does it mean to be visible? Who controls the gaze? When does a performer become a MONKEY?
WHAT TO SUBMIT:
Your name (or artist name)
Please send a short proposal (max. 300 words) describing what you intend to present during your 20-minute slot. Outline your idea, approach, and, if relevant, how it relates to the thematic framework.
one visual or audiovisual reference that gives an impression of your work or proposal. This can be:
– a sketch or visual concept
– a short video
– or documentation of previous work related to your submission
The material does not need to represent a finished product. We welcome experimentation, research, and works in development. What matters most is a clear sense of your intention and presence within the specific spatial setup (performer behind glass, audience on the other side).
This project is realized within the framework of PXL
