Lunchtime Talks are a series of informal presentations at Watershed's Pervasive Media Studio. They normally take place at 13:00 on a Friday, are free and are open to everybody who is interested in what they do. Come along, bring a sandwich, and get to know more about the Studio community, current and up-coming projects, or residents' work.

Watershed’s artist in residence Edson Burton recently showcased a work in progress excerpt of The Last Blues Song of a Lost Afronaut; an immersive performance in which the discovery of an archaic device on a lifeless planet leads an Afronaut explorer to question the origins of his/her civilization.

The Last Blues Song of a Lost Afronaut is an idea that Edson first imagined in 2013. Through the residency, Edson has explored the shape of the project and ways in which technology may support the storytelling. The experience is currently envisaged as four distinct acts, exploring decolonised identities, mythologies, cultural syncretism, ghosts, exodus & environmental collapse.

During this Lunchtime Talk, Edson will discuss the development of his work and the process of the residency. Edson will also talk about next steps and the future of the project.

Find out more about the project and read Edson’s project blogs here.

The Pervasive Media Studio is located within the Watershed building. Let us know if you'd like a tour and we'll be happy to show you around. Send an email to studio@watershed.co.uk

For further information visit watershed.co.uk/studio

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