f o r e s t
p r i m e v a l
audio by S a i l c l o t h
visuals by p a a s - h a u s
February 19 and 21, 2025
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Martin Art Gallery
Muhlenberg College
“This is the forest primeval. The murmuring pines and the hemlocks,
Bearded with moss, and in garments green, indistinct in the twilight,
Stand like Druids of eld, with voices sad and prophetic,
Stand like harpers hoar, with beards that rest on their bosoms.
Loud from its rocky caverns, the deep-voiced neighboring ocean
Speaks, and in accents disconsolate answers the wail of the forest.”
from Evangeline: A Tale of Acadie by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
The Forest Primeval is the product of an ongoing collaboration between musician and composer Alex Luquet (aka Sailcloth) and filmmaker Daniel Paashaus (aka paas-haus). These original live performances and gallery installations showcase the duo’s short films, soundscapes, photography, spoken word, sculptural work, and live music, including live film scoring. All of these elements come together to form a thought provoking and intimate study on humanity’s relationship with nature and a meditation on human impact and legacy.
The full multimedia installation will be available for viewing in Martin Art Gallery at Muhlenberg College from February 19th through 26th, with extensive new sculptural work, immersive soundscapes, and screens showcasing the four short films from the 2023 show.
The live performances will take place in the gallery on February 19th and 21st, featuring three new short films, spoken word, and live music, including guest musician William H Travis, beginning at 6:30pm.
Please follow @paas_haus or @sailclothsounds on IG for the most up to date information. If you are interested in more info, would like to talk to us on your radio/tv/podcast program, or have a venue perfect for a performance, please e-mail danielpaashaus@gmail.com or call 484.719.9616.
Click on the links below for portfolios and music.