A winter movement - Movement as a means of understanding (Exhibition & Workshop)

Exhibition 

You are invited to a winter journey, starting in the underground courtyard of St Vincent’s village church (Stockbridge, Edinburgh), then entering through a portal into the undercroft of the St Vincent’s chapel, in which you will embark on a circular journey of an art installation/exhibition/performance piece, through a series of zones (stations). At the end of the journey, you will be able to spend time in the spaces, exploring your own route through the space. The exhibition follows a five-year creative research journey, of Marcus Russell Slater, who has brought together studies in arts, divinity and adult education. The work is best experienced and understood in-person; stepping into the installation will be like lifting a veil into a hidden world. The performance elements in the installation mixes a developing grassroots movement practice called butoh, with contemplative practice. Butoh is like a lifting of a veil to see inside the hidden landscape of the performer, as opposed to more traditional theatre, which is more founded on the entertainment of the viewer.

Exhibition program live schedule

• Start time – See ticket booking
• Arrival into the courtyard/Check-in (please arrive no later than 20 mins from start time)
• Moving into the space through a portal
• Short introduction film
• Moving circular journey: performance/installation – Through a series of zones (stations)
• At the end, there will be over an hour for you to freely wander and explore your own journey through the space, allowing you to leave the exhibition unhurried.

*Please note that due to the historic nature of St Vincent’s, access is via steps, live viewing via the internet broadcast is possible on request during showing times (only for people with access challenges).

Workshop 

• Friday evening 19:00 - 21:00 (directly after the exhibition showing) and Saturday 09:00 - 16:00
• Adult workshop for all abilities, no experience needed.
• This workshop will teach you about using movement practice to explore your own spiritual journey and vocation. How using movement practice, mark-making, and words, can enable richer life writing.
• Charge for workshop £150 (concession £105)