“me and my shadow” by UK artist Joseph Hyde is developed in the framework of the MADE project, and will premiere simultaneously in four different cities from 9th to 26th June 2012, connecting real time audiences in London, Paris, Mons and Istanbul.
This innovative installation is based on the motion-capture technologies, and consists of 4 ‘portals’ which will unite users in each space through telepresence, projecting their 3D shadows into a creative collaborative space. “me and my shadow” promises to be a deeply poetic experience, immersing participants in a journey through virtual spaces and memories.
Jo Hyde’s piece is being developped in the 4 partners cities from September 2011 to June 2012.
This MADE Commission is being co-produced in the UK with our partner the National Theatre. “me and my shadow” is commissioned by MADE, a EU co-operation project between lead organiser centre des arts d’Enghien-les-Bains (Paris, France) and partners body>data>space (London, UK), Transcultures (Mons, Belgium) and boDig (Istanbul, Turkey), in the framework of the EU’s Culture programme (2007-2013).
After an initial 2 weeks residency in Bilgi University (Istanbul), the UK residency has taken National Theatre Studios in January 2012.
Follow Jo Hyde process: http://madeshadow.wordpress.com/