and waters carry it, 2023
performance: rocks, steamer, galvanised stainless steel pan, moseley bog water, microscopic algae slides, paper, metal racks, hot plate, card.
The work responded to the archaeological site of Moseley Bog and ancient burnt mounds found at Coldbath Brook which functioned as Bronze age saunas circa 3000 years ago.
‘It is thought that these stones were heated on a fire and had water poured on them to create steam [...] This would have been done in a structure made from wooden poles covered with animal skins known as a bender. Similar structures are known to have been used all over the world as a means of cleansing, as spiritual centres, as places to hold meetings and for healing.’
Birmingham & Black Country Wildlife Trust.
and waters carry it was performed at ‘If It Thunders on All Fool’s Day’ at Eastside Projects, Birmingham, UK. Curated by Dinosaur Kibly
performance: rocks, steamer, galvanised stainless steel pan, moseley bog water, microscopic algae slides, paper, metal racks, hot plate, card.
The work responded to the archaeological site of Moseley Bog and ancient burnt mounds found at Coldbath Brook which functioned as Bronze age saunas circa 3000 years ago.
‘It is thought that these stones were heated on a fire and had water poured on them to create steam [...] This would have been done in a structure made from wooden poles covered with animal skins known as a bender. Similar structures are known to have been used all over the world as a means of cleansing, as spiritual centres, as places to hold meetings and for healing.’
Birmingham & Black Country Wildlife Trust.
and waters carry it was performed at ‘If It Thunders on All Fool’s Day’ at Eastside Projects, Birmingham, UK. Curated by Dinosaur Kibly
