presence absence

"Sweeney created a video score that Stifel then worked on alone to prepare for the performance. Images of water, a flickering candle, and Sweeney herself moving in shadow were projected against the back wall. The piece was performed in silence, which added to the peaceful and magical quality it held. Stifel had a sense of patience that sometimes lacks in dance, and a simplicity that held the audience for each moment she was on stage."

Adrienne Totino, examiner.com

video score: Emily Sweeney
performance and staging: Jil Stifel

Light Lab 
saturday september 21
woodstreet galleries