NOHOARTSDISTRICT.COM REVIEW "POLLOCK: A FREQUENCY PARABLE"

Matthew Marcum Pollock: A Frequency Parable

One of the many reasons I love the Hollywood Fringe Festival is that it reminds me of what Forest Gump once said, “The Hollywood Fringe Festival is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re gonna get.” In this case, I got to see inside the mind of Matthew Marcum. As it states in my program for the show, “Pollack: A Frequency Parable is an avant-operatic sound performance that explores abstract expressionism…” I can certainly agree with that description.

Behind Mr. Marcum was a large screen and projected on the screen was some fascinating old footage of Jackson Pollack creating one of his art pieces. From time to time the video would evolve into a kaleidoscope visual as Mr. Marcum narrated, sang, and emoted his message of the importance of expressing yourself and how it free us all.

I really enjoyed watching the way Mr. Marcum would open himself up to the audience and express his views and beliefs about the artistic endeavor by using scat and high and low pitched tones as if they were lyrics from a love song. The show ran about 30 minutes and, although I wish it was longer, it was a complete performance. I felt satisfied and replenished, and inspired to do some of my own self expressing and creating. A special note of praise should go to the music, video projection and theatrical lighting. It created a beautiful and powerful atmosphere for a truly immersive experience. Bravo!

“Pollack: A Frequency Parable” is a perfect Fringe show – unique, fascinating and inspiring proof of the power of expression.