InLight RICHMOND

SSUN
Charlottesville, VA
performance/installation

A Participant Performance Machine... A steel frame is thrust into the air, supported by vectors from below. The space frame is capped by a myriad of small solar collectors, which capture light from the sun during the day. At dusk, the process is reversed, and solar charged batteries release their light to form stars that map the frame.

Leah Jacobson/Robbie Kinter
Richmond/Stewartsville, New Jersey
Reciprocal Structure / Repercussion


Reciprocal Structure, (with performance by Robbie Kinter) Sculptor Leah Jacobson's large-scale works have been created for public commissions internationally. For InLight, a large bronze will be placed against an outdoor wall. Local choreographer, sculptor and musician Robbie Kinter will perform a percussive dance piece using Jacobson's sculpture as an instrument.

Reciprocal Structure - Steel

top and bottom: a steel sculpture/performance created by Jacobson for an installation in Germany.

Thea Duskin
untitled


This performance will incorporate performers, musicians, and shadow puppets. Shadow puppets will lead a procession and will be held behind a hand-held scrim with torch-bearers providing illumination. A hand-drawn float will follow carrying an enclosed scrim box-stage with shadow dances inside. Additional dances, stilt-walkers and musicians will accompany the procession.

Megan Vernon
Haiku Crane


Haiku Crane is a performance installation that includes a 30'x35' stretch of black fabric and a curtain made of 1000 small origami cranes. Both are lit. The dance depicts two characters exhibiting a peaceful demeanor while moving between struts, gestures and sweeping lines in space. The movement simulates flying without any actual departure or landing.

Slash Coleman
Neon Man (performance)


Nightshade
Shadow Puppets, Musicians & Dancers

The InLight Stage will feature performances by the Hot 8 Brass Band, Nightshade, Wearable InLight and more.


Hot 8 Brass Band
performance
The Hot 8 Brass band has surged to become ambassadors of the New Orleans music world post-Katrina. The group appeared in Spike Lee's haunting HBO documentary "When the Levees Broke" and have developed an international tour schedule that encompasses Richmond, VA on September 5.


For more info on the Hot 8 you can here their music on myspace here or visit their website hot8brassband.com.

Tom Chenoweth
Inlightmobile


The City of Richmond, inspired by the possibilities of bring more light to downtown Richmond, donated a an official Crown Victoria Police Car to commemorate the inaugural InLight Richmond. Tom Chenoweth, a founding member of 1708, was invited to ENLIGHTEN it.


Royal Pain
performance

Linda Sheridan and Rachel Garfi perform country, R&B that is dance music set to a rhythm guitar. Visit their myspace page to get a taste of their unique sound.


Anne Savedge
Belly Dancers

Belly Dancers with illuminated costumes.