Visual Art | Theater
The Channel
By Derrick Adams
My Show:
A lively, seriocomic performance, presented in the style of
educational programs like Sesame Street, exploring the
relationship of American popular culture, commerce, and the
development of self-image.
Sights and sounds:
The Channel character (played by me) as host and pseudo-mystical
shaman, plus colorful costumes, video projections, dance, a DJ set,
music by Ramon Silva, and an interactive sculpture as the
backdrop.
Personal epiphany experienced after taking a second look at the
familiar:
Realizing the god-like role TV programs and commercials from my
childhood has in making me.
New Muppet I would introduce on Sesame Street:
Professor Tap, inspired by Savion Glover. He'd wear academic
regalia and spout brilliant quotes while he tapped.
with Derrick Adams
Fri, Sep 21
Simon Dove moderates this artist talk, which takes place in the performance venue and is free for same-day ticket holders.
Derrick Adams is a multidisciplinary New York-based artist whose practice is rooted in deconstructivist philosophies and the perception of ideals attached to objects, colors, textures, symbols, and ideologies.
