Chiwan Choi is the author of The Flood and Abductions. He also is a partner at Writ Large Press. In 2015, he will write a book and lose it.
Extending the Katz’s Deli micro-residency structure over the course of one year, Chiwan will write and present a chapter of his text, Ghostmaker, every other month in various sites across Los Angeles County. Upon reading, each chapter must be destroyed and no textual or auditory documentation retained. In place of the original manuscripts, Katz’s Deli is contracted to gather and construct a text composed of witness testimony from each event, resulting in a new communal manuscript. By connecting the production, destruction, and reproduction of a book to months of the year and areas of Los Angeles, Chiwan Choi and Katz’s Deli ask, what would it be to spatialize the experience of a manuscript, both geographically and socially?
Each reading/performance will be held in a distinct type of publicly accessible space within Los Angeles County. Locations announced on a rolling basis. The project will culminate in the Katz’s Deli Brunch in January of 2016.
view the contract | view the addendum, “Article 1: Approved Methods of Destruction”
January 31st, 2015 @ Katz’s Deli
Special thanks to the Venice Ale House and photographer Rebecca Tull Yates
Method of Destruction: Fire
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March 31st, 2015 @ Avenue 50 Studio
Special thanks to the staff of Avenue 50 Studio and photographer Frances Iacuzzi
Method of Destruction: Fire, Train
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May 30th, 2015 @ Elysian Park
Special thanks to Duncan and Sunyoung Lee for hosting the reception and photographer Samir Desai
Method of Destruction: Burial
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July 26th, 2015 @ Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook
Special thanks to photographer Frances Iacuzzi
Method of Destruction: Compost
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September 26th, 2015 @ Indian Alley
Special thanks to THESE DAYS gallery and photographer Frances Iacuzzi
Method of Destruction: Fire
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November 31st, 2015 @ 722 S Los Angeles Street
Special thanks to Rachel McLeod Kaminer for hosting the reception
Method of Destruction: Redaction
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