Of Blacke Cholor,
is a group of pieces which draw material from 19th-century American Spiritualism, spagyric medicine, cancer care, and allopathic treatment methodologies.
I designed and built the installation objects and compiled the recordings used in Of Blacke Cholor. Sound artist Weston Olencki designed and coded the software for the Magnetic Cord and Trumpet in the Light.
Thank you Shana Crawford, Natalie Greffel, Owen Gerber-Hatem, Willa Glickman, Matt Mahoney, Dylan O’Hara, Hector Gonzalez-Orozco and Richard Wei Semus for providing vocal samples for the Magnetic Cord.
The Magnetic Cord,
arising from the circle of individuals, rest on the knees of each, and be gently grasped by all hands.
The Vials of Curative,
are cancer remedies described by Dioscorides in his De materia medica.
The Antiperspirant Applicator,
coats surfaces in a layer of antiperspirant.
The Trumpet In The Light,
facilitates communication between corporeal beings and non-corporeal beings. It possesses the ability to answer questions about cancers or any other subject matter. You are welcome to make a statement instead of asking a question when addressing the Trumpet In the Light, or to tell it about your day, or to describe yourself. After you are finished speaking, it will offer a response.
