Temporary public scenographic work. Black Box teater. Oslo. NO
Symbiotic Surfaces (Black Box teater Beings) was a public work of scenography
developed for the facade of Black Box teater. The work was a celebration of Black Box teater, the beings it hosts, has hosted and will host in the future, the multitudes of stories constituting the theatre. The work entered into a dialogue with the current situation Black Box teater is in, now that the building in Marstrandgata 8 is to be demolished and the
theatre must seek a new future home. Symbiotic Surfaces (Black Box teater Beings) brought the theatre into the surrounding public environment, inverting it, inside surfaces of the
theatre to its outside surface.
The work consisted of a constant stream of images which carry traces of the diverse stories of the place. Images of marks that everyone who has worked in the building has a
relationship with, images that are clear signs of theatre production, images of neglected events, of valued events, intimate relationships, collective achievements, images of
architectural details and historical events from before Black Box teater moved into the
building. This flow of images brought a feeling of the theatre out to the street and invited passers-by to reflect upon the inside of this creative environment.
Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills
Norwegian Theatre Academy, Østfold University College
Hampus Berndtson
led screen (1,8 m x 2,4 m) (pixel pitch: 5.5 mm), cables, control unit, scaffolding