cysgod

CYSGOD…shade, shelter , shadow

an audio work. 2nd in a triptych of walking works led by a horse.

‘at dawn we followed a white horse from the field along lanes and into
the
city, she wore microphones in her ears.’

From the Eisteddfod field to a secret shelter the walker is led by the
sound
of a horse.

Through the act of walking she/he assumes the presence of the animal,
residing in its breath, pauses and footfalls.

duration: 1 hour

voice: eddie ladd ( welsh and english versions)

materials: minidisc, binaural microphones, portable CD player,
stopwatch
bridle, long reins

commissioned by cywaithcymru / artworks wales for eisteddfod
2002 tyddewi / st.davids