In his latest exhibition, "Video Collaborations", Charles-Eric Billard explores the world of dance. At Cafe Absinthe, from July 3rd to July 30th, two dance videos loops will be projected on the walls of the cafe :
"her mundane skies" is a video shot in Takedao, Hyogo as an entry for a film competition. Performance by buyou dancer Mamiko Sugaya and Music by Jerry Gordon & Charles-Eric Billard.
"alien strings" was first presented at the Osaka Art Kaleidoscope, in March 2007. Performance by contemporary dancer Yangjah & Charles-Eric Billard, Costume by Oh Haji, and Camera by Hiroshi Miyamoto.
The Closing Event, on July 29th, will feature : 20:00 Video Projection of the two featured videos with sound, plus works by Daiki Murakami, Kentaro Taki and others. 20:30 : Live Music by Kujaku Show 21:00 : Presentation of the Slitar (home made instrument).
For more information, please contact charles_billard@hotmail.com
Cafe Absinthe Moriwaki Bldg 1-16-18 Kitahorie, Nishi-ku, Osaka phone : (06) 6534-6635 homepage : www.cafeabsinthe.jp open : 11: 30 - 2:00 Mon, Wed - Sat / 15:00 - 24:00 Sun For directions, please visit : charlou2006.blogspot.com