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BECOMING THE ABJECT w/Brødskive
PRACTICAL EFFECTS
https://www.oslodragskole.com/about-1-1
Becoming the abject
– an introduction to the repulsive
Modules w/ Brødskive:
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Aesthetic philosophy
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Practical effects
Date: 23.3.25 // Time: 10.00-16.00 // Course fee: 999 NOK
CONTENT
This course will cover the modules Aesthetic Philosophy and Practical Effects. In Aesthetic Philosophy you will be given a thorough introduction in abject as an aesthetic philosophy. This is meant to provide a solid foundation and understanding of abject- both as theory but also its important role within the art of drag. In the module Practical Effects the participants will make practical stage effects and test these effects. (be prepared for some messiness/spillage)
Language:
can be adapted. Let us know in the form when you register if you need the course to be in english
About the teacher
Brødskive aka Jens Martin Hartvedt Arvesen is a dancer, and has worked with many different art mediums, most notably Drag, Dance and DJing.
They started their Drag career in 2013 together with the others in Princessilicious. They have initiated and had a finger in many different concepts for the Queer and Drag community in Oslo. Current editions of collaborations for queer artistic infrastructure and accessibility of the arts include, but is not limited to, Karmaklubb*, Oslo Drag Festival and Queer Community Club (QCC). They are also continuously expanding and researching knowledge about drag and teaching Drag at OsloMet.
Jens Martin has a Bachelor’s degree in Jazz Dance, a Master’s degree in Dance and practical-pedagogical education from Oslo National Academy of the Arts (KHiO).
Brødskive’s contribution to the spirit of the Abject in Norwegian drag and cabaret art started in 2019 with viewing parties of Boulet Brothers’ Dragula Season 3, and shortly after, in 2020 with the seminar “Draglaboratoriet – Becoming the Abject”. It was then infused into their and Brødskive’s immediate circle of colleagues’ performance practices with Princessilicious and beyond. The importance of the Abject in Drag tradition, also known as Filth, can’t be overstated, and I believe that exploring disgust can be healthy for both performer, audience and society as a whole.
Photo by: Karina Rønning