Late August 2015
Apart from Stilt Performance and general Ringmaster-style work, the other main circus feather in my cap is the art of Balancing, or Equilibristics, to give it its fancier technical name. Maybe it's linked to having spent so many years on stilts, but it comes quite easily to me, which means lots of scope for taking it further. Here are some shots taken at Comar's Festimull, by Sarah Darling recently.
Actually, Balance is something I believe is pretty important - whether its a four-foot broadsword on the chin, striking a balance between the traditional and contemporary, the light and dark, child-appropriate content and that for adolescents and grown ups - it keeps life interesting with a broad perspective which enhances the experience of an artist in providing material for all. It's also great for developing focus and a sense of calm in challenging circumstances (when balancing swords, I mean..)
