freeze-frame, or: the beauty myth

for mixed ensemble and photoshoot

Program note

Camera shutter – stutter, flash, click-ck and s-snap. A cinematographic technique in which a single frame shows repeatedly, producing a static shot that resembles a still photograph. “freeze-frame, or: the beauty myth” is inspired by feminist literature, instagram clout-seekers, and social media algorithms. “The power of our unexpressed and unrecognized feeling” – A.L.

Performance history

Premiere featuring Sarah Jack (model) and Caleb S. Barnes (photographer), with Anthony K. Cantu (vibraphone), J.T. Chapman (marimba), Julie Vest (bass clarinet), Alan Chen (violin), Josh Liu (viola), Jose A. Castillo (cello) Sarah Jack (model), and Caleb S. Barnes (photographer), for the CLUTCH II Recital Series on November 12, 2019 at the Butler School of Music in Austin, TX.