Reese johanson
extraordinarily ordinary
Poetry, choreography, and performance, by reese johanson
Music composed and performed by Cassie Watson Francillon
The 2pm preview of Extraordinarily Ordinary is at capacity.
Because of the overwhelming interest in reese johanson's work, we have added a 2nd offering.
Feel free to come between 3:30pm-4:30pm on Saturday, Jan 21, 2023.
reese will perform excerpts from Extraordinarily Ordinary, and will be available to discuss or answer questions about the show, her process, or her residency at Angela King Gallery.
Drop in at any time Jan. 21, between 3:30-4:30, come and go as you like.
No RSVP necessary.
Angela King Gallery, Evolve, an Artspace (2nd floor, handicapped accessible.)
241 Royal Street.
Photo Credit: Shark Productions, at University of New Orleans, 2021
Extraordinarily Ordinary is a love story to our time on earth. It is curiosity, reflection, a celebration for the simple day to day, it is an opening for what is really important.
Let us experience exquisite life, flashing before us, in mi-nute essence, or stalling with exaggerated volumes. Witness, take stock, grieve and cherish, we oh-so-human. Who is that in the mirror? How did they get here? So much passed, was so, so, so important, and finally, what was?
I am ashamed to admit how infrequently I pause to brush off the rat race, to sit with gratitude. Taking IT for granted is quite a habit, meanwhile treading waters of keeping IT all together. Can we sit in essence, in volumes, can we BE?
The funny thing about PRESENCE is, you can’t be late. Impossible.
Let’s show up, shall we?
Photo credit: Linka Odom
At this preview, reese grants space and awareness to the audience’s participation. Do not fear, this is not an “Audience Participation” performance! You will not be asked to do anything. Just showing up and being present is participation. reese thanks you in advance!
The presentation will begin promptly at 2pm
Please arrive 15 minutes early, (or more,) to view the gallery, and settle in.
Performance time is 20 minutes.
Following the performance, please stay for a brief sharing and Q and A with the artists.
The program will end at 3pm.
Photo credit: Reza Kamalifar, at NDSM Loods, Amsterdam, 2019