Lisa Wahlander
Hammer Museum, Courtyard
LADYBEAST AND THE IMPERMANENT SKY explores the multiplicity of form, illusion and the transformation of self. Shape-shifting through iconic representations of the body and drawing imagery from art history, dance history, marine biology and astrophysics, LADYBEAST attempts to blur the line between abstraction and representation. With no special effects or props other than a white leotard and her body, she transforms into creatures and life forms from her past, present and future. To paraphrase Carl Sagan, “[LADYBEAST] is the universe experiencing [her]self.”
LADYBEAST AND THE IMPERMANENT SKY is being made in residency at Pieter Performance Space in Lincoln Heights. The piece is accompanied by an original score composed in collaboration with multidisciplinary artist, animator, and musician, Bryan Konietzko. A full length version of LADYBEAST is being developed at Pieter intended to occur in the last 60 minutes of daylight.
—Lisa Wahlander
In Real Life: Studio provides a glimpse into the working processes of artists. Throughout the fall a select group of artists utilizes spaces in the museum to convene and rehearse new material, including theater, dance, music, and performance. While some artists and collectives will simply discuss or workshop material, others will produce a new project from rehearsal to final performance.
Event Dates: Oct. 12, 13, 14, 20, 21; Nov. 1; Dec. 15 & 16, 11 a.m.; Dec. 13, 1 p.m.
Venue: Hammer Museum, Courtyard
Price: Free
The Hammer is located at the corner of Westwood and Wilshire boulevards in Westwood Village, three blocks east of the 405 freeway’s Wilshire exit.
Parking is available under the museum.