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Stream (Slip XII)

Live performance with water and clay
Assisted by John Lee

April 2007

Private performance for video camera at
the University of Westminster in Harrow
In collaboration with
Steve Brown and Julia Davy
Technical support from
Dave Grover and Tony Moody

The performance was undertaken as part of an on going film project. In collaboration with Steve Brown and Julia Davy, the performance was developed specifically for filming for inclusion in a documentary film about Lee's work.

In an outdoor courtyard a structure was built on a wall, which allowed a flow of water to cascade over a ledge. The back wall was painted blue. In a small bath, Lee was covered in white clay slip with the help of his father, John Lee. Philip then stood below the line of falling water until the clay was washed from his body.

Julia Davy photographed the performance throughout and these images form the slideshow above.

Filming and video editing by Steve Brown.
Documentary film is in production.
Video clip will be added here soon.

We acknowledge the support given by the University of Westminster in the preparations for this performance and in particular technical support from Dave Grover and Tony Moody.

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