Project: Angel of History
Information: In 1940 the philosopher Walter Benjamin described a Paul Klee painting, Angelus Novus, as showing an angel of history transfixed by a past he perceives as catastrophe but which is propelling him forward into the future.
This project is a collaboration with Nicky Henshall, Shobna Gulati and Akshay Gulati exploring what it has meant to be a performer during the Covid-19 pandemic of 2020 when all regular creative outputs have been restricted. The piece is intended to be a reflection on the struggles of the creative industry as well as on the impact the pandemic has had on the health and well-being of society as a whole.
Creative Team
A film by Grant Archer based on the work of Walter Benjamin & Paul Klee
with music by Akshay Gulati
Performance by Shobna Gulati
Dance and Choreography by Nicky Henshall
Lighting by Aaron Barton-Wells
Technical Assistance from Matt Williams, Kevin Leach & Adam Gent
Produced by Rebekah Harrison
Kindly supported by Oldham Coliseum Micro Commissions 2021