I'm simply not cut out for life outside the circus
Below you will see a sketch of my most recent instrument; The Accordion See-Saw which I created for Openings and how I would adapt it for circus-centered purposes:
And of course this is just one sketch of one idea so if you like this... There's plenty more!
And if you don't like it... There's plenty more!
So as you can see, with the main beam extending into the water this allows for surprise costume changes and not so mysterious disappearances. The beam itself is also ample play space for someone with good balance.
As of right now, the bellows power a toy accordion but they could theoretically be used to play any wind instrument and/or inflate/de-inflate some kind of inflatable textile character.
This entire contraption could be made as a separate floating entity from the main raft or as an 'add-on'
Given that it took me only a week to build the seesaw, I am confident that I could make the necessary adjustments and get it on a floating platform in a max of 3 weeks.
Below is sort of a highlights reel of some of my recent performances.
The video is 8 min 24 sec.
Use the links below to further explore the performances featured in this video:
Off Beat: a performance with live heart beats
I'll wait: video documents a graphic score performed on a canoe
Beyond: a performance series at House of Balls
Openings: featuring the Accoridon See-Saw and Rocking Chair Xylophone