The theatrical environment of New Plaza will feature sculptural skateboard obstacles specially commissioned for Molecules In Motion from Scottish visual artist Toby Paterson.  The interactive atmosphere of the event will encourage participation from the public who are encouraged to bring along their boards. Professional skateboarders including, Colin Kennedy will ensure maximum thrills and inspirational activity throughout the two-day event.

 

New Plaza also provides a unique opportunity for British audiences to see the stunning DVD installation series - Man with Balls on Hands and Feet by Swedish visual artist Lars Siltberg that was shown to great acclaim at the Venice Biennale 2001.   Man with balls on hands and feet is the name of the video series containing three films. Man On Ice and Man On Water shows a man venturing on the physical contradictory; to stand straight up on an ice or a water surface, with balls attached to hands and feet. In Man On Air the support obtained by friction is altered with a heavy stream of air. Through this very simple and obviously impossible combination of hard, spherical forms contradicting the ice, the water and the air stream, an excruciating yet human situation is stressed.

 

New Plaza will also feature interactive DVD created during the Molecules in Motion community programme.

 

Supported by The Embassy of Sweden and BMW.

 

The Arches                             

Saturday 2 March, 14h00-20h00

Sunday 3 March, 13h00-18h00

Free