Static Apnea (2017) : A Performance Installation
Conceived & Directed by Christopher McElroen
Text by Julia Watt & Andrea Goldman
Performances began November, 2017 | Auckland, NZ
Performances began February, 2017 | Wellington, NZ
Set Designer: Troy Hourie, Lighting Designer: Christopher McElroen, Sound Designer: Andy Cohen
Performers: Andrea Goldman & Julia Watt
Static Apnea is an immersive performance installation meant to convey a visceral experience informed by the sport of free-diving. One artist performs for one audience member at a time. The performance lasts precisely 9 minutes and 2 seconds–the amount of time Russian world record setting free-diver, Natalia Molchanova, could hold her breath. The piece explores depth–both out of choice and necessity.