all the time it takes is a work that began first as a generative video performance installation, and then evolved into an experimental dance and media short film. The first iteration debuted as a part of Whispers of Rhythm at Art Cake NYC, while the second premiered at the Out FRONT! Festival at the Judson Church, curated and hosted by Pioneers Go East Collective. 

Repetition and evolution are a focus of my artist practice, which greatly influenced the choice to allow one version of this work to grow from another. In my eyes, a work of art is a living thing that can be presented in many forms.

In the first iteration:

all the time it takes is a generative video performance installation that unfolds in real-time, exploring the process of transformation. The performance is driven by algorithmically generated visuals and manipulated by the artist live, creating a continuous evolution of imagery never repeating the same moment twice. Abstract movement—slowly morphing between recognizable shapes and surreal—are projected onto a large wall. Subtle shifts in light and color emulate the passage of time. 

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In the second iteration:

From the void of solitude, all the time it takes materializes the intricate nature of loneliness through the journey of a dancer and their shadow. It captures the paradox of feeling isolated even in the presence of others. The dancer dialogues with their shadow, racing against a ghostly version of themselves, embodying the tension between past experiences and present emotions. The digital art visualizes the abstract concepts of isolation and inner turmoil. This generative system enables the rapid iteration of ideas, allowing for an intuitive exploration of visual metaphors by manipulating light, texture, and form to create a fluid, ever-changing environment that reflects the shifting nature of loneliness. The generative visuals serve as both a backdrop and a character, interacting with the dancer to illustrate the complex relationship between solitude and self-reflection.