Laura Staman, Director of Outdoor Programs

First Video

The first work on video is titled "The Wall." The choreography, sound, filming, and editing was all done by Laura Staman. Mike Stewart is the dancer.

Second Video

The second piece on video is a performance art piece which is untitled. It is made of fiber glass poles, cloth, rocks and a bottle. Sean Vincent and Laura Staman are the dancers.

Third Video

The next piece on video is a performance art work called, "The Egg." It is made of wood and rope. It is a collaboration between Angela Kelloge and Laura Staman, the dancers in the piece.

Artist's Statement

I have found that my art and the work that I do at Sweet Briar College as Director of Outdoor Programs directly influence each other. On a rock climbing or backpacking trip participants will often find that they can push beyond their perceived limitations. The importance of communication between group members is vital. These same themes are repeated in my art work: communicating and going beyond expected limitations. Creativity and art contribute to my design of outdoor programs. On the other hand, my love of nature and outdoor adventure affects my art work. For example, I am passionate about rock climbing and dance, so I created a video of a choreographed vertical dance on a climbing wall. I have discovered that by choosing one path, major, or career, that my other talents will not fall away. By having these performance art pieces within this anthology, I hope to emphasize the overlap of disciplines.