Mesearch and the Performing Body

Description

This book is an anthology of Mark Edward’s creative practice-led projects. It transmits and communicates his research through varied artistic means, primarily contemporary dance, immersive art installation, drag performance, and photography. Through the innovative practice of 'mesearch', in which the author is both theoriser and theorised, this study delivers a personal, creative narration, combining reflections and emotions in relation to self and performance. Instead of being an attempt to undervalue or challenge the accepted notions of style within academic research, it promotes a freedom of expression which allows greater fluidity between the researcher, the performer, and the writer. Front Matter ....Pages i-xii From Stage to Page: Introducing Me (Mark Edward)....Pages 1-5 Declining Dancers (Mark Edward)....Pages 7-20 Mature Movers (Mark Edward)....Pages 21-32 Me/thodologies (Mark Edward)....Pages 33-44 Falling Apart at the Seams (Mark Edward)....Pages 45-57 Council House Movie Star (Mark Edward)....Pages 59-74 Dying Swans and Dragged Up Dames (Mark Edward)....Pages 75-93 Reflections on Mesearch (Mark Edward)....Pages 95-100 Back Matter ....Pages 101-112