Written by Maya Van Wagenen It’s one of those unbearably beautiful days. The temperature is faultless—the low seventies of a mild Georgia spring. Bright pansies and ornamental kale spill from the tall planters lining the concrete deck of the Alpharetta Arts Center. The building itself has a midcentury ranch-style charm with a massive glass block wall and clean, geometric profile…. View Post
Created in 2012, Redesign Coming March 2022 BLACKOUT was named after this definition: “a suppression of information, especially one imposed on the media by the government – a period during which a particular activity is prohibited.” I have always been fascinated by the dehumanizing of groups of people. How is it possible to look at another human being as a… View Post
Here’s your behind-the-scenes look at the opening of Blackout! The solo dancer represents the dominant caste who holds power over money, land, & decisions. The other dancers are members of the subordinate caste. In this section, you’ll see the subordinate caste dancers performing & enjoying themselves. When the dominant dancer enters, they all bow & avoid eye contact as a… View Post
Cold Water: Created in 2007, Performed in 2016 I’m 24 years old & driving down Roswell Road when I get the call from my mom . . Char, It’s Cancer. Okay. We are going to fight this. I’m going to win. Okay. What are the next steps? I’m super calm under pressure so there was no emotional breakdown or outburst,… View Post
Blackout: Created in 2012, Redesign Coming in 2022 BLACKOUT was named after this definition: “a suppression of information, especially one imposed on the media by the government – a period during which a particular activity is prohibited.” I had always been fascinated by the dehumanizing of groups of people. How is it possible to look at another human being as a sickness, not… View Post
