A RITE FOR RUINS by Publik Universal Frxnd

with a presentation by Public Universal Frxnd, Janne Kosmos and Silva Westera at 6.30pm

We warmly welcome you to the launch of “A Rite for Ruins” – a special artist’s publication accompanying the musical/sculptural performance by Publik Universal Frxnd, composed in collaboration with Janne Kosmos and Silva Westera. The performance combines organ, cello, voice, and sculpture, reflecting on how we experience mourning and memory in turbulent times. The work is dedicated to the memory of Simone Victoria Moss also known as Babes Trust and Babes Labeija (1980 – 2023).

The publication brings together an atmospheric series of images documenting performances that took place in two Frisian churches, alongside archival photographs of the locations and the organs featured in the work. The source images are drawn from various local church archives in the Netherlands and elsewhere and served as inspiration in the development of the project. The publication features text drawn from the original performance script by Public Universal Frxnd, capturing the essence of the work as it moves from live performance into print. It also includes a QR code linking to full video documentation of the performance.

During the launch event, Public Universal Frxnd, Janne Kosmos and Silva Westera will present a short extract from the original work.

A Rite for Ruins will be performed live:

Friday 1st May: Doopsgezind, Haarlem.
Saturday 2nd May: Koorkerk (i.c.w. Vleeshal) Middelburg.

Produced with the kind support of the Mondriaan Fonds and Cultuurfonds.