SATURN I
‘They are like so many cages, so many small theatres, in which each actor is alone, perfectly individualized and constantly visible.’ (Michel Foucault, Discipline and Punishment)
SATURN II is a performance/installation in Karl van Welden’s SATURN-series, focusing on themes such as distance, intimacy, infinity, control and power in relation to the contemporary landscape. The site-specific project SATURN I explores the shaping powers of a natural landscape and is being developed parallel to SATURN II, an installation for urban landscape.
A circle of monolithically shaped observation points stands in and an unspoiled landscape. A panoptical setup which offers a view on its wide surroundings. As a spectator you take place in each observational post individually, zooming in on details in the natural panorama. The lens guides your gaze to the intimacy of isolated figures in the distance. In an atmosphere of melancholy and vague menace they attempt to inscribe themselves in world and time though small gestures.
Dune, lowland and horizon create distances or try to bridge them. The landscape as a mediator between human-size actions and cosmic dimensions. Visitors determine their own time; the performers keep on playing without interruption.
Concept | Direction | Sound: Karl Van Welden
Dramaturgy: Bart Capelle
Performers: Stefaan Claeys | Sara Vilardo | Michael Helland | Carolina Mantovano | Kevin Trappeniers | Fran Verstegen
Video: Wannes Gevaert
Assistance | Photography: Maarten De Vrieze
Construction advice: Hiro Verbist
Coordination: Elisa Demarré | Julie Descamps
Production: Verenigde Planeten | United Planets vzw
Coproduction: Oerol 2011 (NL) | Vooruit (BE)
Supported by PACT Zollverein (DE) | The City of Ghent | The Flemish Government
Thanks to Staatsbosbeheer (NL)
OEROL 2011 | 18-20 and 22-26 JUNE 2011
11am-1pm and 2pm-5pm
Bunkerduin Oost | TERSCHELLING (NL)
