Information about Catching Flies (7 June – 31 July)
If you would like specific information about accessibility, please contact us on studiothreegallery@kent.ac.uk
Negative Triggers
Content Warning: Sexual imagery. Mental health and trauma alluded to.
Total Black out? – No the exhibition space is not completely dark. There is one work which is black box visitors are invited to step into and look through a pair of goggles.
What is the audience lighting level? – Dimmed spotlights
Flashing Lights or strobe? – One large projection has flashing lights and images.
Loud sounds/noises (inc. music)? – Yes, one video piece has loud music. Other video pieces have music playing through headphones.
Repetitive noises? – Yes, the music in one video piece has repetitive music. All video pieces are on loop and between 2 to 5 minutes.
Drums? – Yes
High-pitched tones? – Yes
Unexpected sounds (eg. Crash)? – Yes, there is loud “Pa” sound in the projected video.
Is there background sound/music? – Yes, the projected video plays throughhout the exhibition
Activities
Are participants required to:
Walk around? – Yes
Undertake directed movement? – No, visitors are welcome to scroll through one of the artists websites but are not required to.
Read? – Yes
Draw? – No
Construct things? – No
Paint? – No
Sing? – No
Participate in pairs or groups with others? – No.
Other
Is it okay for audience members to make a noise/move around during the show (ie: a relaxed performance)? – Yes
Is there an introduction and if so how long is it – No
Senses, Emotions and Effects
Does it have any distinctive smells? – No
Does your show have any other special effects (eg: smoke machine, bubbles etc)? – No
Does your show involve exploring any textures, and if so please specify – No
Are balloons used? – No
Do any of the characters in your show express anger? – There is one video in which a character dresses up with a fake large penis and uses obscene language to mock gender stereotypes.