Thy Kingdome Come
Thy Kingdome Come (2003)
Thy Kingdome Come (2003)
Thy Kingdome Come (2003)
Thy Kingdome Come (2003)
Two visitors are seated in a small space, separated by a soundproof glass wall. They both hear the pre-recorded voice of a performer. . This influences their behavior in the space and the perception of the other. The two silent visitors simultaneously think about the possibility of intimacy. Desires are shown as a construct; a random stranger can easily morph into a loved one or an object of desire.
Thy Kingdom come is translated in five languages (English, French, German, Italian, Spanish), enabling the creation of an international version allowing spectators talking various languages to meet.
In France, the performance was presented under the title, Au Milieu du gué, in Germany as Dein Reich komme.
Two visitors are seated in a small space, separated by a soundproof glass wall. They both hear the pre-recorded voice of a performer. . This influences their behavior in the space and the perception of the other. The two silent visitors simultaneously think about the possibility of intimacy. Desires are shown as a construct; a random stranger can easily morph into a loved one or an object of desire.
Thy Kingdom come is translated in five languages (English, French, German, Italian, Spanish), enabling the creation of an international version allowing spectators talking various languages to meet.
In France, the performance was presented under the title, Au Milieu du gué, in Germany as Dein Reich komme.
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Thy Kingdome Come (2003)
Press
"With minimal resources, a great eye for detail, plenty of humour and perfect timing, Thy Kingdome Come ensures you feel genuine tenderness for an unknown, unsuspecting, random co-visitor."
'Cultureel dwalen en vermaakt worden' ('Cultural roaming and enjoyment') Ellen op de Weegh on 8WEEKLY (13-08-2005)read the review (in Dutch)
"A small performance with maximum effect, never before has a performance got so ‘close to one’s heart’. It changes you slightly. More loveable, more kissable."
'De ware Jacob zit in de schaftkeet' ('The real Prince Charming is in the workman’s hut'), Inki de Jonge for the Dagblad van het Noorden (30-08-2003)read the review (in Dutch)
Credits
concept Dries Verhoeven
photography Christophe Raynaud de Lage
in collaboration with Astrid van Eck, Stefan Rokebrand, Carly Wijs, David Eeles, Nicole Beutler, Ronald Armbrust, Muriel Darras, Stéphane Facco, Rosa Sarti and Federico Grazzini