KIA LABEIJA

Kia LaBeija’s first large-scale performance work, (𝘜𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘭𝘦𝘥) 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘉𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘈𝘤𝘵, a Performa 19 co-commission with Performance Space New York. Offering a contemporary interpretation of the third act of Oskar Schlemmer’s early Bauhaus performance 𝘛𝘳𝘪𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘤 𝘉𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘵 (𝘋𝘢𝘴 𝘛𝘳𝘪𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘩𝘦 𝘉𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘵𝘵), 1922, which relates to fantasy, mysticism, and the infinite void of the black stage, LaBeija inserted her own narrative, using five artists, Daniella Agosto, Selena Ettienne, Khristina Cayetano, Taína Larot and Terry Lovette  — all of whom have played a crucial role in LaBeija’s life — as representations of the artist. 

Video Credit: Romke Hoogwaerts

Disclaimer: The Estate of Oskar Schlemmer has not approved or licensed 'Untitled, The Black Act.'