One of our first scheduled stops on Saturday was at 1 Grattan for Lydia Bell’s “If at All,” an installation of movement and sound. The 30 minute piece was performed in a continuous loop from 1-3 — a daunting task made even more noteworthy thanks to the aforementioned killer heat. I have been following Lydia’s work since she moved to Bushwick a year ago and she is now happily ensconced in her gorgeous part-time rehearsal studio. Keep an eye out for more from her — word has it that her work will be featured in a group show at English Kills soon.

What we saw: The three amazing performers (Lena Bui, Khalia Frazier and Owen Roberts) moved through the space and soundscape with unbelievably stellar focus. Lydia’s aesthetic is beautiful, grounded and so thoughtful — highlighted perfectly by Paul Rome’s sound creation of displaced found sounds and instrumentation.

Read more about Lydia at her website.

Lydia Bell (BOS listing)
1 Grattan #221