Comments on: writing on The Little Con

By: kristian

kristian — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 10:21:01 +0000

So writing itself becomes a tool for increasing consciousness. Consciousness during the performance itself, and the reflective ‘self sounding board’ in a retroactive way. I don’t know how yet but I think that consciousness has everything to do with presence. Consciousness and its link to presence seems to be a vital point of enquiry with regards to this improvisation thing.
The act of writing itself seems to be an effective and potent process in this respect.

By: simon

simon — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 07:16:13 +0000

Well – the main thing (I suspect) is that knowing I am to write about what I am witnessing provokes a more patient form of watching (I think). Or perhaps it is more empathetic watching.
In terms of the writing, it clearly develops a degree of understanding (and nuance) that would not be present otherwise. As if the watching, the writing, and the dancing afford a crystallising of my experience. This is familiar: of understanding being developed through the act of writing.

By: kristian

kristian — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 22:17:32 +0000

Thinking about text as interface (note to self: interface between what?) I’m curious about what effect writing that piece had for you. ie; perspectives, ways of organizing your experience, insights.
Thoughts sir?