„Perception of Patterns in Timeless Influence“ is a 5 hours performance where a tableau vivant reminiscent of baroque chiaroscuro painting was dominating the atmosphere. Accompanied by seven white rabbits Melati performed in a box with a glass front reminding of a large painting or a museum vitrine. The box was placed towards the back of the room allowing the audience a frontal perspective of the work. Experimenting with perception psychology and using inspiration from ancient mythology, Melati examined the possibilities for humans to connect and communicate with animal by being in a box and focusing on herself and the rabbits. A melancholic and introvert but also humoristic picture arose in the meeting of the impulsive rabbits and the focused artists. At intervals, an opera singer and a violinist (Angelica Asp and David Hovstadius) entered the room and performed the aria „Blute Nur“ from Bach’s Matheus Passion in front of the box, directing it to the artist. The music created an intimate connection between the three, and by repeating this pattern their wordless communication deepened throughout the duration of the performance.

Duration of the performance: 5 hours

Opera Singer: Angelica Asp

Vionlin player: David Hovstadius

Supported by Lilith Performance Studio, Malmö Sweden

"Perception of Patterns in Timless Influence" at Lilith Performance Studio, Malmö, Sweden, 2007

Photo: Elin Lundgren