Seni Tiga #01: Body Riddle
Bringing together Luna Macula, a projection painting duo, dance artist / choreographer Steve Goh and sound artist Jimmy Chong, an immersive psychedelic piece with the theme ‘Body Riddle’ ensued, where each media – sound, liquid light projection and the human body – takes turn to throw questions, to which others respond with their own expressions. The process of asking questions and giving answers repeats itself and accumulates into an even bigger expression as a whole.
In July 2019, Body Riddle was selected to perform during the opening night of George Town Festival 2019, “When Night Falls”, which took place outdoor.
Seni Tiga #01: Body Riddle
Running time : 45 mins
Performance date : 23 Feb 2019 (KongsiKL, Malaysia), 13-14 Jul 2019 (George Town Festival, Malaysia)
Artists
Dance : Steve Goh
Visual : Luna Macula
Sound : Jimmy Chong
Volunteers
Producer : Loke Soh Kim
Assistant Producer : Low Pey Sien, Mah Jun Yi
Photographer : Low Pey Sien, Mah Jun Yi, Taka Chang
Videographer : Low Pey Sien
Graphic Designer: Low Pey Sien
Sound engineer : Samuel John @ Triniti Soundwave
Usher / Crew : Kathyn Tan
Presented by Kongsi Petak
Venue sponsored by KongsiKL
KongsiKL is a project supported by KakiKongsi and EXSIM Group
Acknowledgements: KakiKongsi, SB Tape International Group
Artist Profile
photo: Seni Tiga
Steve Goh
dance artist
Steve Goh is a Sabah native dancer, choreographer and teacher. Steve Goh studied dance under scholarship at the Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts. An award-winning performer hailed as one of Malaysia’s best male dancers, Steve has won numerous awards at the BOH Cameronian Arts Awards, including Best Performer, Best Choreographer in a Mixed Bill, Best Choreographer in a Feature-Length Work, and Best Group Ensemble. His recent works include “If Only” (Graz, Austria 2018), (Beijing, China 2018), “Arabian Night - Aladdin” (Selangor, Malaysia 2018) etc. Steve has also performed for Pentas Project, KL DanceWorks Production and Kwang Tung Dance Troupe, across several countries like Austria, Australia, Belgium, China, Denmark, Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Netherlands, Paris, Singapore, and Taiwan.
photo: Low Pey Sien
Luna Macula
projection artist
Luna Macula is a new creative entity that primarily creates and experiments on ‘Projection Paintings’. We create dynamic and psychedelic visuals that is generated in real time, utilizing coloured liquids and mixed analogue techniques. Further to singular projected installations, projection paintings could also be concurrent with musical performances or events, enhancing an overall experience with abstract and vibrant visuals.
photo: Seni Tiga
Jimmy Chong
sound artist
Primarily a drummer with a piano upbringing, Jimmy first cut his teeth in 2003 as the drummer of the Malaysian indie band "NAO", which got to the Midi Music Festival in Beijing. Whilst Jimmy no longer plays for NAO, his unique drumming can still be heard on their debut album and subsequent EP.
Jimmy earned a music degree at a local music college where he learnt and cultivated other skills that make up a well-rounded musician. His composition and arranging skills can be heard in videogames while his production skills can be heard on arguably the first ever Maldivian Jazz album; Shambe's debut Feshun.
Jimmy joined the renowned percussion team, HANDS, in 2007 where he learnt a great deal of Far Eastern drumming and also incorporated Western drumming techniques into HANDS' rigorous routines. His tenure with HANDS led him to perform in France, Hawaii, Singapore, Taiwan, Indonesia and Turkmenistan.
After leaving HANDS, he has been sessioning for local artists and has formed Eight Twelve with other musicians, to explore and perform fusion ensemble music.
