November 21, 2008
For Immediate Release
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Mark Olson
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Utah Valley University’s artist in residence Alex Caldiero will challenge minds and ‘shake words’ in his newest performance titled, "In Tongues: a Study in Sonosophy," Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. in the auditorium of the new library. The event is in connection with a class Caldiero co-teaches, "Language, Most Dangerous Possession."
The name of the event, according to Caldiero, "refers to the mode of presentation, that is, it is a study, a thinkingfeeling exposition of language in terms of its sonal wisdom, Sonosophy."
While the actual logistics of the performance are vague and left to the imagination of the performer, Caldiero offers a teaser for all who plan to attend.
"Just a note to all who participate, in spite of the appearance of multiple media, there is really one medium: the body," Caldiero said. "In this performance, poetry is an aspect of the work. So it’s not exactly poetry."
The intended message of this event has been described as ‘listenfeelknow.’ It is a theme and an art that envelopes Caldiero’s life. He explains that getting involved with this type of performance happened so gradually over the years that he now cannot distinguish it from his life, and as artist in residence it is his duty to practice.
"You would enter the library auditorium and take a seat," Caldiero said as he described the upcoming event. "A person would introduce a portly gentleman with a serious expression that begs for laughter. The Sonosopher does his thing which at times could be music or words or images or the shape of your own mind. Then you leave."
Caldiero has performed at dozens of campus events and classroom demonstrations. He is the author of several books, anthologies, articles and exhibitions. He has performed at locations such as the Utah Arts Festival and on National Public Radio (NPR).
This event is free and open to the public. Parking is provided in the lot just north of the library. For more information, visit http://www.uvu.edu/philhum/.
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