Ophelia / Oscilloscope
Feb 28, 1995
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Ophelia / Oscilloscope was a multimedia installation by Carol Sawyer that explored depictions of female hysteria and madness in nineteenth-century theatre and opera, tracing their influence on contemporary representations of women. The work’s audio component was developed during Sawyer’s residency at Western Front.Related Events
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