Victor Haskins

Improvisation is at the heart of my practice as an artist and creator. Improvisation is the most authentic manner of connecting with other people and transmitting ideas and emotions. In my definition of improvisation, one must have a high level of ability in executing actions guided by emotions, intellect, and spirituality, and an even higher level of ability in perceiving, processing, and responding to stimuli, both internal and external. The synthesis of these factors results in consistently inspired, intentional improvisational experiences.

Whether I’m composing music for an improvising ensemble, or designing an improvisational, multidisciplinary presentation, I focus on form as it relates to content. Creating the perfect form allows the aggregated elements/collaborators to express themselves together; simultaneously, form harnesses the collective skill and energy into a pointed statement.