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It Grew She Grew (15*)

Relaxed Screening & Experiments in Film

A close up a hand doing dishes in a sink.

Co-curated by artist Zara Joan Miller, this evening explores several approaches by artists thinking through non-conforming bodies and their radical potentials.

The programme brings together several works by Miller, into a conversation with material made by other artists, resulting in a layered interaction between filmmakers seeking new ways to frame the rhythms of the body.

The evening begins with a live performance by Miller, before branching out to incorporate Anne McGuire’s powerful reflection on her own body and it’s changes after a life threatening experience, and also includes new work by American artist Melissa Friedling, who playfully engages with ideas of human fertility through a series of visual puns and reflections on twinning.

By bringing these works, and more into dialogue, the programme expands on our notions of how bodies are expected to perform, and their radical potentials.

Event runtime: 60 minutes 

How is this screening relaxed?

A relaxed event takes place in an environment that is specially tailored for a neurodiverse audience, as well as those who find a more informal setting beneficial. 

The cinema environment is tailored to the needs of the audience.

For this screening:

- The lights are dimmed, though not off.

- The volume levels a little lower than usual.

- You are free to move around the screen and to enter and exit the cinema at any time, with easy access for any wheelchair users.

- You're free to make noise in these screenings. 

- Staff are trained and ready to assist with any help you or other audience members may need while you're at the cinema at Barbican.

A visual guide to our cinemas is available on request – just click on the Visual Stories tab on our Accessible Events page. For more information please contact the Box Office.

Programme

It Grew She Grew, Zara Joan Miller (Performed Live)

A slide performance which blurs the boundaries between human and non-human nature.

05:30

 

When I Was A Monster, Anne McGuire

This short conveys the artist’s thoughts about the changes to her body after she has fallen off a cliff.

05:25

 

Portrait of Tony, Zara Joan Miller

An intimate documentary about artist and brain injury survivor Tony Brooks.

22:32

 

29 Hands, Zara Joan Miller

A short composed entirely of footage of hands shot across a day at Headway East London.

00:51

 

An Odd Pair, Melissa Friedling

The appearance of two strange birds on the artist’s fire escape, provides the opening spark to a personal reflection into twinning and the politics of reproduction.

29:34

 

Soft Rio, Zara Joan Miller

Inspired by the essay “Uses of the Erotic” by Audre Lorde, this short film plays with combinations of movement and sound, at once both erotic and erratic.

04:19

 

ribbon speed, Zara Joan Miller

The movement of the city is reflected on the walls of an aquarium creating an intermingling between two distinct spaces.

00:29

Cinema 3

Location
Barbican Cinema 2 & 3 are located on Beech Street, a short walk from the Barbican’s Silk Street entrance. From Silk Street, you’ll see a zebra crossing that will take you across the road to the venue. 

Address
Beech Street
London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.