Breaking the “Threshold”

     This is a photo of a performer from the show that took place at the High Line. In the show, named “Threshold”,  the performers moved around at a slow pace to different places of their stage. They were either huddled all together or separated into groups. This particular part of the show captured my attention and I took a picture of it. Although it is not the most professional-looking photograph, I think it captures the spirit of the High Line.

     The performer is sitting still in one position. You can see the legs of other performers on the ground to the right of him and the legs of the audience behind them. During the performance, the audience moved around the performers for their own reasons, while the performers keep the show going. His eyes are facing toward the camera (me), which is what struck me as interesting. He is looking at me, with his own thoughts most likely focused on sitting still to keep the show going as other people are taking photos of it. He knows what this performance signifies and is willing to show it to others. Meanwhile, the audience and the camera (me), live in a different world and set of thoughts, most likely trying to figure out what the performers already know. As his eyes stare into mine and the camera, he tries to communicate his thoughts to me.

     The bridge of thought that his eyes create between the performer and the audience is what I believe the High Line represents: a bridge between two worlds. The High Line: a man-made overpass with a railroad looking out at the city skyline mixed with plants and trees, the magic of mother nature. It is a peaceful place where nature and industry coexist and make each other beautiful.