iCon by Mariam Rezaei

For two turntables and looper.

iCon


The Sword-Billed Hummingbird, a nectarivore, has co-evolved with the Plassiflora Mixta flower.

Who should be with Layla? Someone who can be Majnun. The man holding up this flag actually belongs to the other side.

A technology sector whose profits are driven by planned obsolescence. Twenty percent of e-waste is recycled. Recycling should not be used as a balm.

A love story between plant and animal; an elegy of state. The existence of the animal arose from the death of the plant. The forest teaches us that cooperation is vital. A third general election in five years looms large.

14 deaths result in 150 workers striking for better working conditions. Technology dehumanises and destroys lives to tell a parallel tale of prosperity, opportunity, filters and likes.

Hummingbirds can see near-ultraviolet light. Before now, I wanted to be paid for what I said but now, I need you to buy me for my words.

Mariam Rezaei. Composer, Performer, Improviser, DJ.
AD and resident at TOPH.
Part of MJ, Swarm Front, BLF, Wax Magnetic.
Studio Residency at The Old Police House, Gateshead.

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