James Jordan Johnson

During The Hour of Darkness, 2022
Filmed on 16mm by Shamica Ruddock

Wooden Sticks, Black Soap, Cardboard Boxes, Rope, Grass, Salt, Jerrican, Water, Glass Bottle

During the Hour of Darkness is a site-specific performance by James Jordan Johnson, filmed by Shamica Ruddock, situated at the shores of Chalkwell, Southend on Sea. The work makes use of Chalkwell's momentary low tide as a liminal space which allows for distinct ways of seeing the land and water. The performance uses an idea of a continuous topographical departure and returns by using the feet and walking to unearth the amorphous properties of tar (which sits under the undercurrents of sand), acting as a temporary black, timeless hole and space.