I am from Reykjavik
12.9. – 13.9.
The exact time and place of the performance will be announced later.
I am from Reykjavik is a durational performance taking over a central place in the city inviting audiences in conversation on the questions of place, space and belonging.
A woman builds a small house in a public space. Four strokes of paint sprayed on the asphalt form a square in the middle of the city. For seven straight hours, these marked boundaries will be the scene of an unusual encounter. Surrounded by plants, a framed family photo, a cup of tea ready to be made, and maybe some music, slowly and calmly, Sonia Hughes sets up a space for herself. I am from Reykjavik is part sculpture, part ceremony, part protest.
Where do you come from? What brings you here? What makes up your home? Simple as they may be, Sonia Hughes’ questions can seem almost impudent. Her performances, often involving some kind of participation, address identity through an open-ended, conversational approach. Poetic and unpretentious, her works are there to connect people.
The performance is part of Kuopio250 anniversary year programme and it has received production support of the anniversary year.
