WESTERN FRONT – Joolz Live in Gangland

Description:

While in residence at Western Front, Joolz performed two nights of poetry readings at Gangland Studios—marking her North American debut. The themes of her work ranged from embarrassing disco scenes to the futility of war, stories of everyday life, violence, drugs, betrayal, sex, politics, fear, and love.

The stage included a number of gothic set pieces including a candelabra, a bottle of red wine, and a skull used in Joolz’s video production Homeland, arranged on a black podium.

Presented in partnership with Cutting Edge Productions.

Video documentation is available upon request.

Seen in black and white, Joolz performs behind a microphone in a stand, wearing a floor-length, black dress, with long blonde hair, holding a notebook in their hand. The stage is draped in black fabric, and a black veiled podium holds a candelabra, a skull and a wine bottle. A single white curtain crosses the background diagonally, while outlines of an audience can be seen in the foreground.

Seen in black and white, Joolz performs at a microphone in a stand, with draping, blonde hair, black eyeshadow, numerous accessories and a long, black dress. A spotlight hits their complexion while the background is covered in black fabric. In the foreground, to the left, a television box shows a white screen.

Seen in black and white, Joolz speaks into a microphone on a stand. Their background is covered in black fabric, and a black veiled podium holds a skull and a wine bottle. A single white curtain crosses the black background diagonally. A spotlight hits Joolz’s complexion as a person films their performance, and an audience watches seated.

Seen in black and white, Joolz speaks into a microphone on a stand, dressed in a long, black dress, with numerous accessories and draping, blonde hair. The background and ceiling are covered in black fabric, and a covered podium holds a candelabra, a wine bottle and a skull. A spotlight at each corner centres on Joolz’s complexion, while the foreground shows camera gear out of focus.

Captions:

Joolz reading at Gangland Studios, photo documentation, Oct 4, 1985.
Joolz reading at Gangland Studios, photo documentation, Oct 4, 1985.
Joolz reading at Gangland Studios, photo documentation, Oct 4, 1985.
Joolz reading at Gangland Studios, photo documentation, Oct 4, 1985.

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