_MAGICBOX_

Keir Clyne

MAGICBOX is a multiuser virtual world which uses low-fi web technologies to allow participants to engage in choreographic world-building. Through the use of a phone or a laptop users can enter the world of MAGICBOX. Upon arrival they can explore the ruins of the world left behind by past visitors, create new structures and shrines or even tear down whatever is remaining. The world is constantly in flux, and although the foundations remain the same, the world undergoes dynamic and drastic changes. This work acts as a queering of Keir’s childhood gaming influences (such as Age of Empires and Minecraft) by reformatting these inherently heteronormative game worlds whilst bringing to light how many queer communities have flourished within the confides of virtual worlds.

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    Keir Clyne

    Keir Clyne is a virtual choreographer whose work uses lightweight software to create choreographic explorations more akin to games than dances. Through the reformatting of dance and choreographic practises, Keir uses non-human and group participation within the process of creating work to unbalance the hierarchical structure of power within traditional dance practises.

    Their work also draws inspiration from both academia, such as non-humanism studies and queer theory, as well as pop culture such as video gaming culture and early web aesthetics.

    Graduating from a BA(Hons) in Dance & Choreography at Falmouth University (2018) Keir then attended an MA in Fine Art at Wimbledon College of Arts (2019). Since then Keir has shown work in group shows such as Postopia with the Uncovered Collective (2019) as well as participated in residences such as the Digital Artist's Residency (2020).

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    Expanded Terrains  Experiential array   live  interactive  playable experience  

    Keir Clyne

    Keir Clyne is a virtual choreographer whose work uses lightweight software to create choreographic explorations more akin to games than dances. Through the reformatting of dance and choreographic practises, Keir uses non-human and group participation within the process of creating work to unbalance the hierarchical structure of power within traditional dance practises.

    Their work also draws inspiration from both academia, such as non-humanism studies and queer theory, as well as pop culture such as video gaming culture and early web aesthetics.

    Graduating from a BA(Hons) in Dance & Choreography at Falmouth University (2018) Keir then attended an MA in Fine Art at Wimbledon College of Arts (2019). Since then Keir has shown work in group shows such as Postopia with the Uncovered Collective (2019) as well as participated in residences such as the Digital Artist's Residency (2020).