The '11x11' project was initially presented as a book and an exhibition in London, November 2008, and then Lomef met composer Aris Lanarides and the first discussions about the music of the slideshow were initiated. Having worked for almost a year and with the creative collaboration of beat boxer Tobias Hug and mezzo soprano Louisa Barry, the current concept for the show was born. The complete performance as it was put up in Eastway gallery in London, starts with an introductory poetry reading performed by the poet Siddhartha Bose on a blue screen. While the screen gets darker the actual slide-show starts. There are 11 different musical themes written specifically for the 11 journeys of the project. Composer/Guitarist Aris Lanaridis, the Mezzo-Soprano Louisa Barry and Beatboxer/vocalist Tobias Hug are performing segments of the soundtrack live and adding improvisational elements. For the final set of images (American photos), the beatboxer provides a thumping beatbox that leads into a short jam sessions, the other musicians joining him. The show lasts approximately 35 minutes with the 27 min slideshow, the poetry performance and the jam session for finale.

Photography, Direction: Thanasis Lomef Zacharopoulos
Music and Arrangement: Aris Lanaridis
Mezzo-Soprano: Louisa Barry
Voice and Beatbox: Tobias Hug
Poetry performance: Siddhartha Bose 

FREE event