[spectre] fauxlographic by Elle Mehrmand, Opening Reception November 21, 2011

[micha cárdenas]

*fauxlographic
*//elle mehrmand

november [21-23] 2011

opening reception monday 11-21-11 @ 6pm
performance @ 7pm

university of california san diego
visual arts facility // performance space

gallery hours: tues-wed 12-6
performance @ 3pm

image: http://elleelleelle.org/fauxlographic-announcement.jpg

fauxlographic is a performative installation that takes place within an
ethno-dysphoric cloning lab, where one can clone themselves in order to
analyze their diasporic anxiety. The fauxlographic clones enact sonic
rituals in Farsi, English and Perz-ish, based on multiple sources of
information including  embodied memories, wikileaks cables, and textual
references concerning Iran and Persia. The ethno-dysphoric scientist
performs a daily computing ritual wearing a neuro-headset, (pars)ing the
(fars)e of the clones' information. When high levels of CO2 are detected by
the lab's sensors, the pixellated flesh of the clones degrade and multiply,
reciprocating the affective presence of other bodies. The use of organic
sensors transforms the lab into a spatial interface, confusing the somatic
architecture of the performance.

ellemehrmand at gmail dot com

http://elleelleelle.org
http://assemblyofmazes.com
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