Friday 29 February 2008

Se-Rok Park - performer/ vocalist/ teacher, Berlin

Dear Julie Christie and Richard Gough,

I am a German- Korean performer/ vocalist/ teacher based in Berlin/ Seoul/ Bolivia after having lived and worked in London for several years. Since that time I have always followed the many activities by the Centre of Performance Research (CPR) with great interest, engagement and respect. The CPR is one of the only institutions in Europe and maybe even in the world which has not only decades of experience in the active research of performing arts, but is also constantly developing innovative and exciting ways of making collaborations and exchange possible. Its truly cross- cultural and interdisciplinary approach makes it a unique place for sharing knowledge and experience and provides a significant platform for artistic growth.


I am in deep shock, anger and filled with great disappointment to hear that the financial support shall end from July 2008 without any reasonable explanation. This is an act of ignorance and single- mindedness from an artistic as well as from a humanistic point of view and shall be opposed by all means. I urge the Arts Council Wales to carefully reconsider their decision. I also urge the Arts Council to keep in mind the damage and consequences the decision would have if it will not be changed.

With regards, Se-Rok Park
performer/ vocalist/ teacher

Berlin, 28th February 2008

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