Artificial Things: Properties

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General Characteristics

• Sculpted wheelchair: Essential property, indicating Dave’s disability and integral to his movements and interaction with others.
• Dancer’s clothing: Everyday clothes that differ between each performer, reinforcing their individual identities.
• Supermarket trolley: Represents society’s indifference towards disabled people & is used to highlight their struggles.

Use of Space

• Closed space: Much of the choreography occurs around the confined area created by the wheelchair, reflecting Dave’s confinement.
• Group formations: Used to distinguish between non-disabled and disabled performers, such as the two trios at the start.

Use of Movement

• Restricted Movement: This replicates the range of motion possible in a wheelchair.
• Partnerwork: Used to communicate the societal attitudes and relationships towards the subject of disability.

Use of Devices

• Duplicates: An identical wheelchair and trolley are brought in, illustrating society’s frequent disregard and repetition.
• Contrasts: The contrast between the light, mobile trolley and the heavier, restrictive wheelchair is exploited for dramatic effect.