Week 9 Isolation and Texture

This whole week I have lost my sense of time working in New Slate as Marissa and Jake's Asst. LD. It has been such an amazing experience working with both of them and watching their cueing process. This photo I took today of Jake's design for the dance "Olli" choreographed by Allison Eversoll. I really loved his opening cue with bold texture and brush stroke. I always loved the sense of one main powerful source coming from one direction. Not only does it catch our attention, but it also makes the space feel endless and expansive. The use of the cyc scrape adds an anchoring look, our eyes follow the texture down to the main source. It is interesting how only three sources of light could create a strong statement. I find myself sometimes cueing too many system, and sometimes I lack visibility. With this cue, it worked well as a good starting point to make the audience interested and engaged, and as the world expands it doesn't feel jarring. It is great to find that nice balance, and know what is just enough to make your opening statement. Also being able to work on this show was also a good prep for me to anticipate what will I encounter when I design Physical Graffiti this Spring Quarter!