New Islands Archipelago started with a list of action verbs. I
got the idea from Richard Serra who, early in his career, made lists of
verbs and created sculptures by enacting these verbs — to crumple,
scatter, hide, bend, erase, etc. — on a material. So, my collaborators
and I chose a number of verbs and explored how a single action can
become the impulse for character, movement, scenery, costume and music. ... Regardless of where I start, the theme and story are ultimately
entwined so they can’t be viewed as separate elements.
— Paul Zimet (via Adam)
