The Center at West Park Presents
Created & Performed by Samantha CC
May 19 - 21 | 8:00 PM | $20
(at La Plaza Cultural Community Garden)
Heavily influenced by Black folk magic traditions such as Hoodoo, Cauldron of the Secret Self is a multimedia ritualistic performance, created by Samantha CC, exploring both the wisdom of her ancestors and the fact that many of them had to use compromise and conformity as survival tactics.
About Cauldron of the Secret Self
Cauldron of the Secret Self is a multimedia ritualistic performance created by Samantha CC and heavily influenced by Black folk magic traditions such as Hoodoo. These traditions often involve the "calling in" of ancestors as spirit guides. Through this work, Samantha explores both the wisdom of her ancestors and the fact that many of them had to use compromise and conformity as survival tactics. This performance acknowledges that reality envisions an alternate world where the ancestors are unburdened from these choices and able to fully embrace a liberated mind state.
Meet The Artists
SAMANTHA CC is a performance and multi-media artist originally from and currently residing in Brooklyn, NY. While her background is mainly in film and video, her practice has centered around performance since 2016. Her performances often incorporate original video projections and sound design. Much of her work incorporates themes of fantasy, science fiction, and mysticism as a means of exploring human fragility and the individuation process. The “unreal” both reflects the real and servers as a catalyst for exploring alternative ways of addressing both personal and global issues. She has presented work at Roulette Intermedium, The Wild Project, The Knockdown Center, MoMA PS1, Secret Project Robot, The AC Institute, Outpost Artists Resources, and EV Gallery to name a few. Currently, she is curating an ongoing performance series called Intimates at EV Gallery in New York City.
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