Matthew Marcum
"Defines Fringe Theatre."
-KDHX St. Louis
"Abstract art meets modern beauty! Modern Art at it's finest."
-St. Louis Limelight Magazine
"Marcum...Part maverick and part mystic."
- ACTIVEMAN.com
"A perfect Fringe show!"
- NOHOArtsdistrict.com
" A no holds barred whirlwind of abstract vocal styling and in your face charisma."
-MUSICEXISTENCE.COM
" [MARCUM] The closest thing to a breakout star that the American performance sect has seen in decades..."
-The New York Journal
Pollock : A FREQUENCY PARABLE
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WINNER
WINNER
ARTISTIC INNOVATION AWARD
2017
ST LOUIS FRINGE FESTIVAL
FRINGIEST OF THE FRINGE
2018
ASHEVILLE FRINGE ARTS FESTIVAL
WINNER
THE ENCORE PRODUCERS' AWARD
2018
HOLLYWOOD FRINGE FESTIVAL
BIO
Pollock: A Frequency Parable is an avant-operatic sound performance piece that infuses the inspired quotes of Jackson Pollock with experimental vocal techniques, abstracted projection, and multi-prismal lighting.
By vocally re-conceptualizing key elements used in Pollock's revolutionary style of art making such as: energy, motion, scale, improvisation, and tone, a challenge is presented to both the performer and the audience to free the voice from the confines of language, allowing it to transcend tradition and be experienced for it's potential - Modern Art.
Matthew Marcum, is a producing artist that infuses text, sound, movement, and optics to create contemporary theatre productions, live art exhibitions, and conceptual installations. Mixing extended vocal techniques with an eclectic musical soundtrack, Pollock: A Frequency Parable gives a new meaning to the term "expressionist".
This piece has a run time of 30 minutes and includes music, video projection, and theatrical lighting. Content is appropriate for all audiences.
The Unconventional Empire is a critically acclaimed, and award winning multi-platform creative agency and production company. Founded on the principles of conceptual collaboration and community engagement by Artistic Director Matthew Marcum and Production Manager Shannon Spencer, It acts as an incubator for big ideas and a launching pad for unique artistic endeavors. The Unconventional Empire has successfully produced 7 nationally recognized stage shows, 2 touring productions, 5 Albums, 1 book, and a string of successful live event showcases. Select titles include: The Guardian: I am Edward Snowden, Surreal Estate, Noted, Bathing Suit, The Existential Emporium, Pollock: A Frequency Parable, and most recently Hymns & Oscillations.