Institute of Contemporary Arts

Don't Leave Me This Way

Don't Leave Me This Way

Don't Leave Me This Way marks a change in Franko B's performance practice, formalising his departure from blood-based work into the realm of the metaphorical. Here he allows the viewer time to look at his naked body and approach it as a sculptural form, heavily tattooed and scarred, voluptuous in shape and size, either as part of a collective audience or in a one-to-one encounter.

Co-created with lighting designer Kamal Ackarie, lighting techniques will mimic the effect that Franko's bleeding body has on audience members, while opening up a new range of emotional and bodily responses. Franko B's work leaves metaphorical marks on the psyches of vulnerable spectators, moving empathetic viewers with the visceral charge of the prone body.

Please note that this performance contains nudity.

www.dontleavemethisway.net
www.franko-b.com

One-to-one performances on 25 June: £5 / £4 Concessions / £3 ICA Members.
Group performances on 26 Jun: £7 / £6 Concessions / £5 ICA Members.

Individual performances last approx 3 minutes. Group performances last approx 11 minutes. Strictly no latecomers will be admitted.