After visiting the Blister Pact exhibition, choreographer Lynn Neuman approached Ian about a potential collaboration. At the time, Lynn was planning a series of performances for the 20th anniversary of the dance company she co-founded, Artichoke Dance Co. One piece in particular, called "Overflow," was about the nature of water, ocean currents, and rising tides. Over the course of the next year, Ian adapted the stitched plastic panels of Blister Pact into a dynamic set for Overflow - inspired by the massive gyres of plastic debris polluting our oceans.
Overflow was performed three at the Manhattan Movement and Arts Center.
Watch the performance below and see photographs of the performance here.
Overflow illuminates the energetic properties and nature of water and was created in response to Superstorm Sandy. Choreography: Lynn Neuman Music: Joshua Davis Set: Ian Trask Dancers: Malinda Crump, Aidan Feldman, George Hirsch, Lynn Neuman, Maya Orchin, Sandra Passirani