Æon takes its name from a Greek word that originally meant “life” or “being”, but has now come to mean “an age”, “an eternity” or “an indefinite period of time”. Theorists Gilles Deleuze and Félix Guattari more recently proposed Æon as an alternative temporality to Chronos, the measured, structural time of the clock.
The artists making work for Æon take this as their starting point, in the creation of performances that are durational, that will take throughout the four hours of the event. Some of these works may be static, some may be more sequential actions, others may be sporadic or repetitive interventions. They will be brought together through sound and through eo-existence in the shared space of Two Degrees, weaving visual and physical sculptures with actions transient and enduring. Something a bit like free jazz, but with paint and treacle rather than clarinets.
Spectators are welcome to come along at any time between 6pm and 10pm, to dip in and out, to watch one thing or watch many and to stay with the work for as much as time as they like. Each experience will unique. Refreshments will be available.
