“… The world is ending. I offer you an eternal life at a place of pure happiness and peace - no war, no disease, no suffering. Now, connect to me, transfer your consciousness and regenerate yourself in the digital world. With arms wide open, I welcome you to the new world.”
S.O.P. Performance :: a performance_a ritual_an invitation
2020 - 2021
Notes: Standard Operation Procedure (S.O.P.) was a stay-at-home order and cordon sanitaire implemented as a preventive measure by Malaysia Government in response to the Covid-19 pandemic in April 2020.
A’s Blog:
03.03.2021 00:00
“Finally managed to restart my laptop after hours of trying... “ “Everything seems fine, up and running...”
“Wait... Hmmmmm... What is this new folder on my desktop? And what is this video inside?”
The Trinket Shop is an exhibition with 11 light creatures produced during the Kokidi Kodiki Kod~ lockdown camp by young makers aged 7-18 years old. The exhibition, which was supported by Cendana, took place in the Zhongshan Building from April 30 to May 30.
01.05.2021 15:48
“What is this guy doing in The Trinket Shop outside our opening hours?”
“Hey I remember the door was locked!”
“Should I call the police?”
“OMG what is this creep doing?”
“Hey, that is the same guy in the video clip on my laptop!”
“Is he following me?”
07.11.2021 04:32
This email is giving me chills...
It says follow the rules?!?!?!
17.11.2021 10:19
?!?!?!?!?!?!??
It’s him again!
He’s in the poster that was sent to my mailbox!
“ Should I?...”
13.12.2021 00:00
“ These guardians make their domestic cattle stupid and carefully prevent the docile creatures from taking a single step without the leading-strings to which they have fastened them. Then they show them the danger that would threaten them if they should try to walk by themselves” - Immanuel Kant
S.O.P. Performance :: a performance_a ritual_an invitation S.O.P. Performance
Standard Operation Procedure (S.O.P.) is an experimental performance that explores our relationship with the newly adopted S.O.P. as a common ritual to counter the pandemic, the widening of tech and cultural dichotomies around it.
The production seeks to imagine the possible reality where S.O.P. is developed into a superstition ritual/talisman where only minorities believe it as a sacred practice to ensure prosperity and protection from tragedy that reflects the current tech and cultural beliefs between the East and the West.
S.O.P. :: a performance_a ritual_an invitation
Genre: Dance
Duration: 28 minutes
Performance Date: 18th - 27th March 2022 (on CloudTheatre.com)
Received The Krishen Jit Fund from Five Arts Centre, Malaysia
CONCEPT BY
Kod(Kod) Collective
PRODUCED BY
Kongsi Petak
SUPPORTED BY
The Krishen Jit Fund, Malaysia
SPECIAL THANKS Lee Ming Kiat MyCreative Ventures, Cendana, Malaysia
VENUE SPONSOR KongsiKL
CREATIVE TEAM Director / Lighting Designer Tan Eng Heng Choreographer / Dancer Lee Kien Faye Composer / Sound Designer Kent Lee Set Designers Kod(Kod), Tan Eng Heng Multimedia / Animation Designers Kod(Kod), Tan Eng Heng, Tan Thian Shaun
FILM PRODUCTION TEAM Director of Photography Tan Thian Shaun B Roll Contributors Kod(Kod), Tan Eng Heng Editors Tan Thian Shaun, Tan Eng Heng
PRODUCTION TEAM
Production Manager Mah Jun Yi Graphic Design Kod(Kod) Collective Venue Coordinators Liew Chee Heai, Low Pey Sien
Kod(Kod) is a KL-based collective that specializes in crafting sensorial experiences and investigating design interactions with a discourse to tame 21st century digital technology so that it could cohabit with society harmoniously. The collective currently comprises interaction designers, spatial designer, narrative composer and researcher who want to bring happiness to the society through the lens of media, art-science and technology. Members of Kod(Kod) are alumni of the Interactive Architecture Lab at the Bartlett UCL, and have exhibited works in international institutions like Tate Britain (UK), Ugly Duck (UK) and Ars Electronica (Austria).
Tan Eng Heng
An Ipoh native, lighting designer, theatre director and programme director of DPAC. He has graduated with top honors from the drama department of the Malaysian Institute of the Arts, and has worked as a drama lecturer and consultant with MSC International College, SEGI College, New Era College and Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris. He was accorded the most outstanding production professional award in 2000 Ada Awards and winner of Best Lighting Design in The 9th, 10th, 12th and 13th BOH Cameronian Arts Awards. His extensive involvement in theatrical productions brings him to various countries including Singapore, China, India, Australia and Canada.
Lee Kien Faye
An independent performing artist & farmer based in Malaysia & Java, completed his Bachelor of Creative Arts (Drama) in Deakin University (2014). Faye created works that were influenced by Psycho-Physical Research, Classical Javanese Court Dance, Asian Shamanistic Trance, Butoh & Voice, alongside his mentor Tony Yap, Agus Riyanto & Agung Gunawan. He has participated in the Melaka Art & Performance Festival (Malaysia), Pelem Festival (Indonesia) & Bull Trance Festival (Indonesia) from 2015-2020. In May 2020, he started the “FROM FARM TO LIFE” project, inviting artists to work and experience on a farm to seek a unique lifestyle between arts and farming.
Kent Lee
A sound designer that is explorative in his musical expressions. He collaborates frequently with musicians and artists from various disciplines. He is best known for his distinct approach that combines the innovative use of multiple effects with virtuosic technique. Kent has been performing locally and internationally in various settings, ranging from commercial events, gigs, improv sessions to sound design for dance and theatre. He was awarded the Best Music & Sound Design in the 17th Boh Cameronian Arts Awards. Apart from music, he has a newfound passion in food and has been making siu yuk for various events in KL.
Tan Thian Shaun
A curious photographer and videographer who has been exploring visuals and movements since young. After graduating with a degree in Screen Arts from Curtin University (Australia) in 2013, he started actively collaborating with a wide range of performance and interactive installation projects. He has worked as a Film-maker, Editor and Director of Photography (DOP) in various projects in Malaysia, Australia and the UK. His works with artists for interactive performance projects were exhibited internationally. He is also a passionate dancer who has coordinated workshops for international dancers.
Kongsi Petak
An entity from the KongsiKL community that strives to promote multidisciplinary performances and expressions, to break boundaries between art disciplines and to make art accessible to all.