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.

This Lunchtime Talk is part of Open Studio Friday, which takes place at the Studio every week.

Do you want to find out what is going on at the Pervasive Media Studio? Are you interested in meeting our residents, talking about a specific project or curious about pervasive media? Why not pack a sandwich and join us for one of our Lunchtime Talks and Open Studio Friday.

Lunchtime Talks are informal presentations by Studio residents and associates. They normally take place at 1pm on Friday, are free and open to everybody who’s interested in what we do.

After the Talk, we also invite you to stay with us for the afternoon to continue the conversation or work on your own projects. We provide chairs, tables, wireless and a great space. You bring what you need to work with (laptop/mobile). Our open afternoons close at 5pm.

Let us know if you’d like a tour of the space and we'll be happy to show you around just before the talk. Send an email to studio@watershed.co.uk to book your place on a tour.

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