As a part of Oscar Rodriguez's Artist-in-Residency at FUSEBOX alongside a FUSEInternational performance, 'The Play Pit' is an experimental project combining poetry's language with the abrasive textures of synth. Heavily inspired by artists such as SOPHIE, Bjork, and Ghédalia Tazartès; the production is loud and filled with bass which is supported through atmospheric visuals in live performance. With chopped vocal cords, pitched up moans, and lots of crying, 'The Play Pit' explores the reflection of childhood and the present youth.

— July 5th, 2024

A collaborative performance was done for FUSE International Festival with the support from Cameron Williamson and Ry Rush.

Cam Williamson (@_camreal)

Cam Williamson, aka camreal, is a visual designer from London. After studying BSc Creative Computing at UCA Canterbury, they continued to refine their brutally ethereal design language and identity which spans a world of mediums. From VR experiences and immersive generative visuals to 3D scanning, modelling and printing, and 2D graphic design. Just this past year they’ve made ecstatic branding for a Glasgow club night, bold experimental visuals for a London agency and a sticker pack that’s been posted and plastered on walls across the world.

For ‘The Play Pit’, Cam’s leverages TouchDesigner, 3D scans and video recordings to create bold reactive displays. Crayon-like hues and rough fractured textures distort the faces within the scene, going from soft to sharp at any given time.

Ry Rush (@ryrushh)

 Ry Rush is currently studying Fashion Image and Styling at UCA Epsom. They have runway experience as a freelance model and performance experience as drag artist, Bunni. Their hair and makeup work has been featured in Warpaint Magazine in collaboration with Cliona O’Sullivan. Ry has walked for Adam Frost SS/24 and NOKI and NESST SS/24 during London Fashion Week, as well as being a cabaret performer both in and out of London.

 The inspiration behind many of their looks often reside in queer and/or female designers, such as; Vivienne Westwood, John Galliano, Simone Rocha, Jean Paul Gaultier, Thierry Mugler and Schiaparelli. Ry pulled references from the Club Kids in the late 1980’s to create an outfit within Oscar’s comfort zone whilst accessorising in the way that came across more experimental. This allows space for small details to shine and allows Oscar to feel comfortable in the ensemble onstage.

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