Alexander in Mimesis

By: Alexander Augustus
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  • Alexander in Mimesis tells the story of myself making an artwork, describing the story of myself making an artwork. In many ways the US is a dreamlike reflection of the UK, and during my time there I came to see Manchester, New Hampshire, as a kind of Manchester 2; in response I wanted to create a kind of Alexander 2 to inhabit the foreign land. The resulting piece is a semi-autobiographical, science-fiction adventure which follows Alexander on his artistic journey; through the old factories and graveyards, sports bars and antique shops, museums and supermarkets, dating apps and stem cell research facilities, with a harrowing glimpse into the mysterious beings who live beyond the sky.

    Artist, writing, direction - Alexander Augustus

    Narration - Mike Bodie

    Music - Cornelius Link

    Sound Design - Alexander Augustus

    Sound Design / Engineering Consultant - Youkyung Cho

    Additional instruments - Lukas Henning (rhythm & lead guitar), Trevor Nierendorf (rhythm guitar)

    Special thanks to The Factory on Willow; David Rogers and the scientists at Advanced Regenerative Manufacturing Institute; John Clayton, Aurore Eaton and the Millyard Museum; Massachusetts Institute of Technology; and to Isaac Liddle, wordsmith and writing mentor.
    All rights belong to Alexander Augustus
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Episodes
  • Mimesis Meleagris

    Mimesis Meleagris
    Mar 31 2022

    Episode1 - “It was Alexander's first time venturing out alone in Manchester - that is, Manchester, New Hampshire, New England, United States of America - not (as he had believed when applying for the commission) Manchester, original England. Not original Hampshire. And not The United Kingdom…“
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    32 mins
  • Mimesis Golem

    Mimesis Golem
    Jun 9 2022

    Episode 2 - “Alexander rolled the eggs on the counter till their shells cracked and dropped off. He crossed over to his sofa, and picked up a flyer for an antique shop from the coffee table. ‘I was told to go to this antique shop down the street.’”
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    41 mins
  • Mimesis Cog

    Mimesis Cog
    Jun 9 2022

    Episode 3 - “There were several calendar prompts set for the day: first, he was due to visit the stem cell research institute, then the local factory museum. In the evening he would find a friendly bar and celebrate the new year.“
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    43 mins

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