Paayme Paxaayt
March 22nd, 2025
Performed at sunset on the banks of the Los Angeles River, this piece engaged the river as an active collaborator. Instruments were submerged in the flowing water, allowing the river’s movement to physically "play" them. Using hydrophones, I amplified both the river’s natural sounds and the resonances of a metal bowl filled with its water, creating a layered sonic landscape.
Vocalizations and costume design were inspired by the Great Blue Heron—an iconic and recurring presence along the L.A. River—and by elements of Korean shamanism. The performance was co-produced by Living Earth, Nina Sarnelle, Black Cube Nomadic Museum, and Spectra Studio.
