Printed Cinema 12

Stage archive Printed Cinema

12

at an unspecified point in time (the past and the future), a witness observes the silent encounter of art works from different epochs. the reason for this meeting is unknown to him, but he has the impression it is being conducted with a degree of urgency, despite having been in progress for years, even decades. as he moves easily between various groups, he recognizes both relationships and negation between participants.

Some of the protagonists ignore him, while others are friendly and invite him to join them. they seem unconcerned that there could perhaps be any threat to their situation or their timeless world,

no need to change anything, or even to offer a single opinion. at this moment they simply exist, unconcerned, disinterested; one figure swings their arms to and fro, a couple in love are caught looking into the distance, a woman dances towards us.

But there is a tension – they are poised, as if waiting to begin. initially, there is dialogue between the groups. the objects lend each other mutual support; there is a silent collusion between them as they draw together. Some of their static thoughts are visible and can be passed through, almost like architecture, but others remain an unfathomable mystery.

Printed Cinema # 12 ' Stage archive by rosa Barba, 2011 distributed on the occasion of the exhibitions: rosa Barba, Stage archive mart, rovereto / Fondazione Galleria Civica, trento; italy typography and arrangement: Frieda Luczak Š rosa Barba, 2011