The Process
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Mitsu describes her process as
"I begin with an inquiry, idea or image often stemming from the personal or familial as connected to current issues in the world. I then dive into intense research such as reading, studio practice, interviews, traveling. Afterwards I go into the studio and explore the ideas through multiple forms such as movement, writings, voice and drawings.
For example with Orchid: Dormancy, I was interested in orchids because my great-grandfather did botanical research on Orchid Island. I then met with botanists, read various books about orchids and attended conferences and workshops. I then investigated the ideas through my body, in writing and lots of walks and thinking. Through that I found orchids connected with so many things such as dormancy, sexuality, and environment. Along the way images come up as well as that I feel this urgency to execute, such as I saw this piece outside live at sunset. As well as questions such as how is an orchid growth pattern situated in the body? How do orchids speak to the current moment?
However in order for the work to come to fruition I usually need the help of collaborators or work-in-progress audience. For example with Orchid I worked with Christine Shallengberg as a dramaturg and Natalie Murillo as a sound collaborator."
We are excited for you to learn more about Mitsu and her process. Volume 3 drops October 29th!
10/10/2021
VOLUME 3 of The Process drops on October 29th and we hope your hearts and ears are ready for a volume that is pretty perfect as we ease into the cozy season.
Episode 1
Guest- Mitsu Salmon
Co-Host- Sara Zalek
Mitsu takes us into her process of her latest work Orchid: Dormancy and Becoming. We talk about family and how the weight of history helped guide Mitsu to create this stunning work.
Episode 2
Guest- Sterling 'Steelo' Lofton
Co-Host- Christopher 'Mad Dog' Thomas
Listen to Steelo talk about creating his latest work "Sterling Publishing Company” a new performance at the intersections of fashion and dance across Black history. Like many other artists Steelo creative process was affected by the Pandemic, but he's pushing through and making it happen.
Episode 3
Guest- Nora Sharp
Co-Host- Tia Greer
Nora Sharps dance film The Real Dance: A Micro Reality TV Show blends together reality tv, improv dance and the beauty of self reflection. Created for the Pivot Arts festival during the winter peak of the pandemic, Noras talks with us about the process and how their creative brain produced a 20minute joy bomb that is a must see.
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