PARTICIPATION FEE:
– pay what you can: this way we want to help out artists who can’t afford the full price. Measure your possibilites and our efforts to decide how much you can pay.
– minimum €150, suggested regular price €200
– in special cases, it’s possibile to pay by instalments

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 20 February or later if there are still free spots

A 2-day task-based online class by PAS | Performance Art Studies, guided by BBB Johannes Deimling

1 + 8 March 2025
Research focus: Artistic dialogue between performance art and video art.
Outcome: Video-based performance art work.
For: creatives with and without special technical skills.

Performance Art and Video Art have shared an inspiring artistic dialogue for many years, culminating in the emergence of the genre “video performance.” This hybrid form occupies a dynamic space between both art practices, combining the immediacy of live performance with the enduring and accessible nature of video. For performance artists, video offers not only artistic exploration but also practical advantages: it provides a medium to sustain their work and reach broader audiences, particularly when live performances are constrained by time, space, or availability.

The advent of the internet has further expanded these possibilities, enabling artists to share their practice with global audiences who may not have access to live events. The fusion of these art forms has resulted in groundbreaking works by artists such as Pipilotti Rist, Guido van der Werve, Mika Rottenberg, Bill Viola, Martha Rosler, and Jaan Toomik,  among others. These artists have developed new methods, raising compelling questions about the nature of performance, video art, and their intersections. For instance: If one watches a video of a performance, is it still the performance? Is documentation of a performance the same as a video performance? As the lines between these forms blur, a fertile ground for artistic exploration emerges, inspiring new tendencies and directions.

In this online course we will create performance art video works that are based on a given task. In the first meeting we will provide an inspirational lecture with examples that will underline the importance of this connection for contemporary art, performance, music, …. We will discuss the different ways we are able to use video as a tool. In the end of the first meeting, we will explain an open task that enables you to create a video-based work of performance art. The two meetings will be divided by a timespan of one week in which you are able to create this piece. In the second meeting we will present these works to each other and discuss them based on the made experiences and research.

The created video works will be presented to the public via our website and Instagram page. Also we may include them in screenings and other presentations throughout the year.

Schedule:
1 March 2025: 3pm – 8pm (Berlin time) with breaks
8 March 2025: 3pm – 8pm (Berlin time) with breaks

First meeting:
1. Introduction of PAS | Team, participants and explaining details about the class.
2. Inspirational lecture on class topic by BBB Johannes Deimling.
3. Q&A regarding the lecture, if there is a need.
4. Introduction of the performance task to be executed outside of the class hours.

Possibility of short consultation between the meetings through voice messages.

Second meeting:
1. Presenting the task results.
2. Task feedback and discussion on the artistic process and its outcome, led by BBB Johannes Deimling.
3. Proposals on how to continue.
4. Class summary.

Dates:
1 March 2025: 3pm – 8pm (Berlin time) with breaks
8 March 2025: 3pm – 8pm (Berlin time) with breaks

NOTE: there will be breaks and tasks will be executed away from the screen to rest your eyes.

BBB Johannes Deimling as a teacher
A visual artist working with performance art, film, drawing and sound. A pedagogue with over 25 years of experience in teaching performance art. He is the founder and artistic director of PAS | Performance Art Studies.
www.bbbjohannesdeimling.de

Monika Deimling
A visual artist working with photography, embroidery and film. She is a creative manager, teaching assistant and photographer of PAS | Performance Art Studies.
https://www.monikadeimling.com

By Lilia R., participant of the PAS | Online Class
“I have appreciated every second of this course and I will miss it very much! The goofy jokes of Johannes, the unique and mind-blowing content, the perfect coordination and organization of Monika, Laurence’s encouragements and ideas improved me and my piece in the craziest way possible! The program is strong, intense and life-changing.”

By Farnoosh A. Nik, participant of the PAS | Online Class
“You managed somehow to ACTIVATE my creative spirit and provided the opportunity to expose it to others and to hear from them and to look into other’s mind and to WATCH ACTIVELY and to LISTEN RESPONSIVELY which are amazing skills that I forgot I have and I forgot to pleasure them.“

By Emrah G., participant of the PAS | Online Class:
“With this workshop, I had a big chance to see lots of other perspectives, methodologies, understanding of dealing with a space- body- objects! And it helped me a lot to understand what is my current state!”

By Annika L., participant of the PAS | Online Class
“It is amazing, how many different and brilliant ideas you have got, to make each workshop unique and sustainable. The combination between well-prepared exercises and free spaces for experiments is very well planned. Also the combination of single tasks and group tasks. Enjoyed every minute!”

By Valentina G., participant of the PAS | Online Class
“I appreciate the timing and the gentle unfolding of the tools. One step at a time, we had the lightness of spirit to explore and create freely, playfully.”

 System Requirements:
• Stable internet connection – broadband wired or wireless (3G or 4G/LTE)
• Preferably a computer or a laptop, alternatively a tablet. A mobile phone or a smartphone is NOT advised. Any of these devices should allow us to hear and see you.
• The newest version of Zoom app

Supported Operating Systems and Devices:
• Mac OS X with MacOS 10.7 or later
• Windows 10, 8, 8.1, 7, Vista, XP
• Android & iOS devices

In the case of cancelling the confirmed spot, the Participant is NOT entitled to a refund. The fee is going to be returned only if a replacement is found by this Participant.

If the program is cancelled by PAS | Performance Art Studies, the Participant receives a full refund of the fee.

– How to register?
Please fill the form to register for the classes: here. Wait for the confirmation, transfer the fee and you are ready to go.

– I registered but didn’t cover the fee. Is my workshop spot reserved?
Unfortunately not, your place is fully booked only when you cover the fee.

– I am interested in Performance Art but have not much experience, can I take these classes?
Of course, you can, moreover, you should 😉 The PAS teaching method is structured in a way, that no matter what stage you are in you will gain from the process and can further develop your interests.

– I am already an experienced performance artist, will I learn anything new?
Yes, you will, under one condition – you will attend the class with full dedication 😉

– I would need a letter to apply for covering my participation fee. Can you provide such a letter?
No problem with that. You just need to provide us with some details and we can send you the letter.

– Can I apply for a scholarship?
Unfortunately, we cannot provide scholarships. We can support you by sending invitation letters if you want to apply for some grants.

– I am an art student at a university. Is it possible that my whole class takes part in this course?
Yes, reach out to us and we will help you with further steps.

Were your questions still not answered? Write us an email: pas@bbbjohannesdeimling.de