John Killacky
John R. Killacky and Eiko are long time friends since the time John was a director of performing arts at the Walker Art Center and throughout the years he had engaged Eiko & Koma in various places where John was an curator and presenter and now a Vermont State Democratic Representative.
Eiko first invited John to collaborate in July 2018 when both attended a tree planting in memory of Sam Miller, their mutual close friend. John proposed to create a video work in which both of them speak to their dead mothers. The work was prepared by long distance communication and was produced with the support of Vermont PBS in November 2019. John and Eiko deeply acknowledge and thank Brian Stevenson as a collaborator. Brian lighted, shot, edited and offered many ideas, suggestions and guidance. Jean Cross took production photos. Also special thanks to Larry Connolly for his help and support.
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Photos of John and Eiko by Jean Cross