Ageotropic
Said of parts that would be expected to grow as gravity pulls, but instead grow upward, such as the knee roots of cypress
"A SOLITARY WALK AND EXPERIMENTAL TRANSMISSION"
"In a society of increasing control and formulated predictability, one may find inspiration in the beauty of irrationality in nature.
Much of our surroundings still do not adhere to the rules and restrictions we set up for ourselves. The simplicity of spontaneous thought and imagination is still part of our humanity, but becoming less and less a part of our conscious selves. Harnessing personal associations, the sound and visuals of this interactive “labyrinth” will be more delightful and exploratory than deliberative. The hope is to slowly remind us of the elements outside our daily grind, of the things that are too easy to forget; illogical things, impractical things. The intention is to induce participants to become open to these quiet, hiding parts of their surroundings."
Dolly Varden
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Dolly Varden was a character in Charles Dickens' novel Barnaby Rudge: A Tale of the Riots of 'Eighty. Dolly was a vain, flirtatious girl who wore colorful clothes, with a distinctive calico pattern.
There are three species of "trout" (actually technically char fish) which are (or have been) named Dolly Varden (Salvelinus confluentus - the first species to bear the name), (Salvelinus alpinus alpinus), and three subspecies of the same species (Salvelinus malma malma), (Salvelinus malma miyabei), and (Salvelvlinus malma krascheninnikova), originally named because their colorful appearance was reminiscent of the calico dress fabric pattern associated with the Dickens' character.
A "Dolly Varden" or "Doally Varden" is a name given to a cherry topped, icing covered current bun (Belgian bun) in the Cumnock Muirkirk area of Ayrshire Scotland
Dolly Varden was On Senaca Ave. at Myrtle Ave. The Neon Sign Was Removed Recently, but I believe this little spot was once a bar, as there were faded Corono Flags Along the side of the building.
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From Sept. 13th to the 16th, spontaneous and ever changing sound collages inspired by my neighborhood will be available here for listening, dowloading, or burning to disc. .....you may also use itunes or other players in conjunction with these pieces to create set lists. Please check back regularly for new sounds, and click on the links below for more information on the Ageotropic project as well as the Conflux Festival and all it's participants.
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