if a bee falls in a forest (work in progress) is a natural science performance conjuring enchanted realms of the visual and audio. Three alchemist artists follow a self-written pseudo spell book containing the equation for transcribing and transmutation. Choreographed movements and tactile interactions with sculptures produce an ethereal sound composition. Sound vibrations forcefully move sculptures. Objects and bodies illuminate the intricacy of sound and give it physical body. Light transforms into water, water turns into sound and sound is made visible.

By and with Daniel Lercher, Tara Silverthorn, Asher O’Gorman

Photo’s and Film: Katharina Lochmann

Residency partners: Tanz*Hotel, Vienna, Im_Flieger and Arnolfini, Bristol

Co production WUK performing Arts, Vienna

With the kind support of the City of Vienna’s Department of Cultural Affairs,

the Austrian Federal Chancellor’s Office & Arts Council England.

if a bee falls in a forest will be developed throughout 2020/2021 and premiered end May 2021.

Research Film