CLARA LUCILLE: IN CROSSING

Clara Lucille: In Crossing" is a durational piece by Keyierra Collins and a dance for the camera performance that explores the limitations and possibilities of her body. She is filmed pulling a cart attached to her body through Washington Park and other South Side locations with active communities. The action will demonstrate the historical employment of the black female body as a tool for manual labor. Filmmaker and composer, Jovan Landry will be on the cart with her music equipment, creating the sound score on-site. This project is supported by the 2019 Greenhouse Artist Grant by Chicago Dancemakers Forum Movement Artist & Conception: Keyierra Collins Music Producer & Cart Design: Jovan Landry Project Mentor: Jovan Landry Production Assistant: Brianna Alexis Heath Production Assistant: Olukitibi Oluwabukunmi Tola Cart Design & Builder: Norman Teague Cart Design & Builder: Daniel Overbey Filmmaker: Chollette Special Thanks: Chicago Dancemakers Forum
Photo Credit: Chollette

Photo Credit: Chollette

Clara Lucille: In Crossing Performance at the 2019 Greenhouse Artist Informal Showcase in at Rebuild Foundation

Photo Credit: Chollette

Photo Credit: Chollette

Clara Lucille: In Crossing Team:

  • Keyierra Collins - Dance Artist

  • Jovan Landry - Music Producer & Cart Designer

  • Norman Teague - Carpenter & Cart Designer

  • Daniel Overbey - Carpenter

  • Chollette - Videographer/Photographer

  • Raquel Monroe - Project Mentor

  • Brianna Alexis Heath - Project Advisor/Production Team

  • Olukitibi Oluwabukunmi Tola - Project Advisors

Clara Lucille: In Crossing is both a durational piece by Keyierra Collins and a dance for the camera that explores the limitations and possibilities of her body. Through film, Collins pulls a wooden cart attached to her body through Washington Park and other South Side locations with active communities. The action will demonstrate the historical employment of the black female body as a tool for manual labor. Filmmaker and composer, Jovan Landry, will be on the cart with her music equipment, creating the sound score on site.

The 2019 Greenhouse Artist Grant supports this project by Chicago Dancemakers Forum.

Photo Credit: Chollette

Photo Credit: Chollette

The first stages of Clara Lucille in Crossing at danceGATHERING 2019 in Lagos, Nigeria.