IRMO 2019: Reporting
An article by journalist Holly Bechiri about witnessing and learning the cultural and historical significance of natural hair during I ROCK MY OWN 2019.
IRMO 2019 Portrait Gallery
Complete photo gallery (100 images) form the second I ROCK MY OWN event – a portrait series about the history and significance of natural hair.
Promo Template: I Rock My Own 2019
I ROCK MY OWN 2019 Portrait Day: when, where, how to park or bus there, and more! I ROCK MY OWN: Natural Hair Portraits at DeVos Place (320 Monroe NW) Chase Boardroom (3rd Floor) Sunday, February 24, 2019 11:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. How do I get a portrait? Show up at DeVos Place (320…
What is I ROCK MY OWN?
What is I ROCK MY OWN? I ROCK MY OWN (IRMO) is a community experience exploring the journey of cultural identity through natural hair. IRMO creates hundreds of images that are powerful and profound, celebrating the embrace of own’s own identity. The images empower community members to see their true beauty, in living color. In…
Promo Template: I ROCK MY OWN (Feb. 24-25, 2019)
Celebrate your own! I ROCK MY OWN is a community experience exploring the journey of cultural identity through natural hair. PORTRAITS Sunday, Feb. 24 | 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. DeVos Place (300 Monroe NW) Do you rock natural hair? Get a professional portrait! PANEL DISCUSSION 6 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 25. Muse GR (727…
con-text-ure
Dance film created as part of a live performance, “con-text-ure” is a collaboration between DITA, ArtPeers and the former UICA organization in Downtown Grand Rapids, MI (USA).
Pallas Warbler
The Detroit-based “Moving24fps” project invited ArtPeers to participate in its debut project: Erin Wilson was paired with Bedford-Stuyvesant (Brooklyn, NYC) choreographer Johnnie Cruise Mercer, of The RED Project NYC.
CUBES: Trailer debut
Trailer for DECKCHAIRS dance film debuted before 4,000 people at DGRI event by the Grand River.
DECKCHAIRS Project: Reporting
Article by journalist Holly Bechiri about the DECKCHAIRS project, a collaboration with Boston (MA) collective Masary.
Lamentation
ArtPeers joined artists from across the Midwest and beyond, converging on Kalamazoo (MI) the weekend of March 10th, for a regional dance festival called RADFest. RADFest judges selected two works by ArtPeers to be featured: mechanical response (co-created by Detroit choreographer Lisa Lamarre) and Pallas Warbler (co-created by NYC choreographer Johnnie Cruise Mercer.) Also chosen…
N’Namdi Center dance-film debut: mechanical response
Review: “Lyrical, dark and frighteningly intimate, mechanical response represents the next of evolution of dance for the camera.”
They were displaced
ArtPeers partnered with several groups to co-promote the collaborative work of regional, national and international artists at res345, part of the Habitat For Humanity “Rumsey Project,” curated by Amy Wilson.
Etch [in post]
Currently in post-production. Produced and directed by Erin Wilson. Movement score by Amy Wilson. Dancers: Hannah Sullivan, Toni Ball, Amy Wilson, Clementine Thompson. Co-edited by Seth Thompson and Erin Thomas Wilson. Music by LeAnn King MacDonald. Photography by Seth Thompson, Michael Cook and Erin Thomas Wilson.
Pull Me Back
Experimental short film featuring DITA wsg. Joshua Burge and Rick Chyme. Written, directed edited by Erin Wilson. Dancers: Hannah Sullivan, Amy Wilson, Hannah Loss, Rachel Finan. Photography by Seth Thompson (DP) and Erin Wilson. Movement score: Amy Wilson. Music: Rick Chyme.
As In Life [in post]
Filmed on a moving 40-foot city bus, in partnership with Rapid Transit, SideCar Studios and Dance in the Annex (DITA). Working title “The Regulars,” directed, produced and edited by Erin Thomas Wilson. Movement score by Amy Wilson. Photography by Joshua Tyron (DP), Seth Thompson and Raleigh Chadderson.
LZ Granderson PSA
LZ Granderson PSA Written and produced by Erin Thomas Wilson; Photography and editing by Seth Thompson. Audio by Erin Thomas Wilson.
toute faite
toute faite A satirical exploration of indie art films.
TRIP THE LIGHT 2014 [Trailer]
TRIP THE LIGHT 2014 [Trailer] Official trailer created and edited by Erin Thomas Wilson. Photography by DJ Viernes and Erin Thomas Wilson. TRIP THE LIGHT 2014 was an event featuring live music, original choreography and dance-on-film work. Produced by Dance in the Annex (DITA) at Wealthy Theatre (May 2014).
Stand
“Stand” is a ULIE (Until Love Is Equal) project directed by Erin Wilson, featuring West Michigan musicians and DITA dancers, covering the famous ‘Sly and the Family Stone’ song in the name of equality.
doom eager
“doom eager” is an internationally award-winning dance film created during a live DITA performance that was choreographed for the camera, taking place in realtime in Downtown Grand Rapids, MI (USA).
Where Are You?
Where Are You? Written, produced and directed by Erin Thomas Wilson. Camera work and editing by DJ Viernes.
Dark Into Light
Dark Into Light PSA describing the June 15, 2011 Holland City Council vote and the path forward. Written by Erin Wilson Directed by Seth Thompson Music by Ghost Heart and Everyday Pompeii
Colbear Rapport
“Colbear Rapport” is a satirical video project created as part of the ULIE (Until Love Is Equal) movement that sought to create awareness around discriminatory ordinances passed in the city of Holland, MI (USA).
These Four Walls
These Four Walls Music by: Kent County String Band Concept by: Erin Wilson Movement Score: Amy Wilson Dancers: Amy Wilson Rachel Finan Marci Stembol Sarah Powell Seth Thompson Editing: Mike Cook Set design: Seth Thompson Videography: Seth Thompson Michael Cook Lighting: Seth Thompson Michael Cook Sound: Michael Cook Performance took place during SiTE:LAB at Blandford…
Take the air
Take the air Movement Score: Amy Wilson; Dancers: Amy Wilson, Andrea Nightingale; Directed/Edited: Seth Thompson; Cameras: Seth Thompson, Erin Wilson; Music: Seth Galligan ‘Unravel’ by Bjork Premiered at “TRIP THE LIGHT: MYTHICAL” May 11, 2013 at Wealthy Theatre http://www.wealthytheatre.org
Cognition
Cognition Dance-on-film collaboration between Jon Clay, DITA and ArtPeers at Wealthy Theatre.
Untitled
Untitled Concept and Movement Score: Amy Wilson Dancers: Johanna Schuyten Amy Wilson Carolina Pava Sarah Baumgras Mary Jo Masters Melissa Mondry-Sefton Music: ‘Money From Another Town’ by Orpheum Bell GRCC Filmed by: Thomas White Paul Willis Michelle Lynn Manuel Diaz Michael Cook Directed by: Michael Cook
Ellie Frances Gramer PSA
Ellie Frances Gramer PSA Written and directed by Erin Thomas Wilson. Camera work and editing by Seth Thompson. Audio by Erin Thomas Wilson.