VIBRATIONS | Karthik Pandian

On May 9th from 6-8pm, the public is invited to bring a short text (poetry, fiction, lyrics, prayers, etc.) that has been a source of support, solace, or inspiration for you since 2020. Acclaimed composer Douglas R. Ewart will improvise on a variety of instruments along with the readings.

On May 10th, Pandian has organized conversations between his collaborators and invited guests including Mike Forcia (Bad River Anishinaabe), Ta Pejuta Wicahpi Win (Hunkpati Dakota Oyate), Lakshmi Padmanabhan, Elliott Powell, Palita Chunsaengchan, and more.

The 80-minute video at the center of Pandian’s installation Surrendur will be screened in its entirety immediately before (starting at 11:30am) and after (starting at 4pm) the May 10th program.

Both events are free and open to the public. Parking is available free of charge in Midway's lot and on-street. We look forward to seeing you!

RESONANCE

Friday May 9, 6–8pm

BRING SOMETHING TO READ, CHANT, SING (poetry, fiction, lyric, prayer, diary, dream journal, etc) accompanied by the one and only DOUGLAS R. EWART (AACM)

UNDAMPED SYSTEMS*

Saturday May 10, 1–4pm

1PM
Prelude: Seven Homecomings, a contemplative practice of Lama Rod Owens offered by Karthik Pandian
Wave 01: VIBRATIONS
Douglas R. Ewart (AACM) + Elliott Powell (UMN)
on sound, playing together, and “the other side”

Interlude: a solo performance by Douglas R. Ewart on the George Floyd Bunt Staff

2PM
Wave 02: RELATIVES
Ta Pejuta Wicahpi Win (Hunkpati Dakota Oyate) + Palita Chunsaengchan (UMN)
on our relations to the land and each other

3PM
Wave 03: VISIONS
Mike Forcia (Bad River Anishinaabe) + Lakshmi Padmanabhan (Northwestern)
on light, spilling over, and fiber optic cable

*a system where there are no energy losses within movement

This event is a part of Surrendur | Karthik Pandian