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Download our updated schedule for Saturday 31 August, hsL 2024 | REVELANCE
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Saturday 31st August from 12pm |
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▲ AMNION
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Running Into The Sun ｡･ﾟa2 Company
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If you've thought about your future and the future of the world and come to the conclusion "This looks f*cked" then this show is for you. Ash and Mary are having a baby, they weren't trying to. Morris is getting dumped. They are all graduating university and throwing a party. There is a catastrophic flood in their hometown. The war crimes overseas accelerate and become more horrifying. This show is a love letter to activists.
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Saxophone, bass, drums and synths score passionate, athletic movement, searing dialogue and poetic text. a2 Company (Lead by Ben Ashby and Nadiyah Akbar) have gathered a powerful ensemble of emerging creatives hailing from all over Aotearoa and so-called Australia to reflect how it feels to live at the bottom of the world but still care deeply about it. At hillsceneLIVE a2 Company will present a development of this project before it's premiere season in October. They are looking for your valuable feedback and will be hosting conversations about the piece as they perform.
Creatives:
Actors: Ben Ashby, Ethan Morse ▲ Dancers: Nadiyah Akbar, Jasmine Susic, Alec Katsourakis, Luke Romero ▼ Musicians: Toby Leman, Davin Ojala, Lennox Grootjans ▲ Climate Consultant: Professor Bronwyn Hayward ▼ AV and Stage Design: Asha Barr Graphic ▲ Design: Cleo Copplestone ▼ Project Management: Mikaela Marsh
Actors: Ben Ashby, Ethan Morse ▲ Dancers: Nadiyah Akbar, Jasmine Susic, Alec Katsourakis, Luke Romero ▼ Musicians: Toby Leman, Davin Ojala, Lennox Grootjans ▲ Climate Consultant: Professor Bronwyn Hayward ▼ AV and Stage Design: Asha Barr Graphic ▲ Design: Cleo Copplestone ▼ Project Management: Mikaela Marsh
Artist profile ｡･ﾟa2 company
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Ben Ashby - Writer, Director, Actor
Ben is a New Zealand born actor, director and writer. He graduated from Toi Whakaari, The New Zealand National Drama School in 2020, and became the Artistic Director of Long Cloud Youth Theatre. Ben specialises in devised theatre, He created 8 devised theatre projects with Long Cloud including the first development of Running Into the Sun. In 2021 He won the Wellington Theatre Award for “Artistic Leadership” and in 2022 he won the “Emerging Artist” award from Performing Arts and Young People Aotearoa (NZ national awards). As a screen actor he has featured in TVNZ’s The Panthers and Wellington Paranormal. Ben migrated to Naarm in April 2023, drawn by the exciting scale of the Australian arts scene and has been immersing himself in independent theatre here since. |
Nadiyah Akbar- Choreographer, Dancer
Nadiyah Akbar, (she/her) is a contemporary dancer born and raised on Eora land. Nadiyah has lived and worked across Aotearoa and Australia. She is a graduate of the New Zealand School of Dance (2017-2019) and spent two years dancing for Footnote New Zealand Dance, Aotearoa's longest-running contemporary dance company, frequently touring nationally. Nadiyah has performed in Berlin, as part of the B12 Festival. She has toured with celebrated Australian choreographer Joel Bray Dance’s Considerable Sexual Licence, presented her solo work, Freestyle In Shades Of Yellow at the NZ Fringe Festival. Most recently Nadiyah performed in Belle at the New Zealand Festival 2024, choreographed by Malia Johnston.
Nadiyah Akbar, (she/her) is a contemporary dancer born and raised on Eora land. Nadiyah has lived and worked across Aotearoa and Australia. She is a graduate of the New Zealand School of Dance (2017-2019) and spent two years dancing for Footnote New Zealand Dance, Aotearoa's longest-running contemporary dance company, frequently touring nationally. Nadiyah has performed in Berlin, as part of the B12 Festival. She has toured with celebrated Australian choreographer Joel Bray Dance’s Considerable Sexual Licence, presented her solo work, Freestyle In Shades Of Yellow at the NZ Fringe Festival. Most recently Nadiyah performed in Belle at the New Zealand Festival 2024, choreographed by Malia Johnston.
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Sonic Reveries ｡･ﾟAMNION
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Sonic Reveries is the latest audio project from Roderick Price (aka AMNION). This unique project aims to create an album of musical arrangements and soundtracks, presented in a live surround sound immersive experience with a twist
The album's curation is guided by the audience. Physical artifacts, each representing a potential album track, are displayed on a table for the audience to view. Audience members are invited to choose an artifact that they connect with or find visually appealing. Each artifact is titled and corresponds to a specific track. |
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When an artifact is selected, the audience member is invited to enter the space and experience the associated track performed exclusively for them. After the listening session, the track is removed from the album roster. The participant can keep the artifact as a memento. This process repeats with each new audience member until only five artifacts remain, representing the final tracks for the album, Sonic Reveries.
The Process:
Step 1: Choose
Select an artifact from the display, each associated with a track from the proposed album, Sonic Reveries.
Step 2: Enter
Enter the dome and find a comfortable space, whether seated, standing, lying down, or moving around.
Step 3: Listen
Experience the music associated with your chosen artifact, performed just for you.
Step 4: Finish
After the performance, leave the dome with your chosen artifact as a keepsake.
This interactive process allows the audience to shape the final album, making each experience unique and personal.
ARTIST profile ｡･ﾟ AMNION a.ka. RODERICK PRICE
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Roderick, a sound designer based in Melbourne, showcases his talent across a wide range of creative projects. His expertise extends to choreography, dance, film and screen projects, game and interactive media projects, installation art projects, as well as commercial and advertising ventures. Roderick's artistic endeavours revolve around the concept of surround sound and sonic immersion, utilising methods of abstraction and manipulation in both production and performance. His compositions draw inspiration from industrial, ambient, noise, and electroacoustic music, aiming to evoke powerful emotional responses from listeners on physical and sensory levels. In addition to his portfolio, Roderick also delves into the realm of music production and live audio performance. Under the moniker of AMNION, he crafts his own unique style of dark electronic music. Utilising state-of-the-art audio and visual media technologies, Roderick creates immersive and intense soundscapes.
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Shadows and Revelry (A Quest) ｡･ﾟ Brigid Morgan
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Immerse yourself in an adventure that transcends mere experience, embarking on a poignant and thought-provoking journey. This unique event challenges participants to confront and overcome the darkness of toxic relationships, ultimately celebrating survival and newfound freedom.
Blending immersive theatre and interactive art installations with the excitement of scavenger hunts and escape rooms, this 20-30 minute experience is designed for small groups, providing a short yet impactful journey. Participants will traverse a transformative path from darkness to light, evolving from victimization to victory, and shifting from confusion to enlightenment and empowerment. This embodied encounter employs abstract and symbolic challenges to reflect the emotional journey from the constraints of toxic relationships to uplifting liberation and safety. |
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Blending immersive theatre and interactive art installations with the excitement of scavenger hunts and escape rooms, this 20-30 minute experience is designed for small groups, providing a short yet impactful journey.
Participants will traverse a transformative path from darkness to light, evolving from victimization to victory, and shifting from confusion to enlightenment and empowerment. This embodied encounter employs abstract and symbolic challenges to reflect the emotional journey from the constraints of toxic relationships to uplifting liberation and safety.
Engagement in this experience fosters empathy, resilience, patience, courage, and determination. It offers insights and tools to navigate and effectively overcome the challenges posed by high-conflict personalities (HCPs) in various relationships.
Whether these high-conflict relationships are personal, professional, familial, or intimate, and whether they involve you directly or someone close to you, this experience aims to creatively equip you with the understanding, empathy, and tools to better navigate and support others dealing with such challenges.
Each puzzle solved, task completed, and barrier overcome brings participants closer to both a literal and metaphorical light at the end of the tunnel, reinstating their freedom and sense of self, and rediscovering stolen joy.
This project is an experience of co-creating art through your engagement as we navigate from darkness to autonomy, freedom, and light.
Participants will traverse a transformative path from darkness to light, evolving from victimization to victory, and shifting from confusion to enlightenment and empowerment. This embodied encounter employs abstract and symbolic challenges to reflect the emotional journey from the constraints of toxic relationships to uplifting liberation and safety.
Engagement in this experience fosters empathy, resilience, patience, courage, and determination. It offers insights and tools to navigate and effectively overcome the challenges posed by high-conflict personalities (HCPs) in various relationships.
Whether these high-conflict relationships are personal, professional, familial, or intimate, and whether they involve you directly or someone close to you, this experience aims to creatively equip you with the understanding, empathy, and tools to better navigate and support others dealing with such challenges.
Each puzzle solved, task completed, and barrier overcome brings participants closer to both a literal and metaphorical light at the end of the tunnel, reinstating their freedom and sense of self, and rediscovering stolen joy.
This project is an experience of co-creating art through your engagement as we navigate from darkness to autonomy, freedom, and light.
Artist profile ｡･ﾟbrigid morgan
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Brigid Morgan's creative practice spans the fields of performance, live art, dance, physical theatre, dramaturgy, writing, and directing. She has worked both in Australia and overseas, performing in Arts & Lifestyle Festivals, Fringe Festivals, cabarets, sideshows, theatres, restaurants, clubs, and street shows.
Brigid holds a BA in Theatre Practice (NY) and an Advanced Diploma in Contemporary Dance. She has pursued extensive professional development with world-class industry artists on an ongoing basis throughout her career. Currently, she is mid-Masters at the VCA with a focus in Dramaturgy. |
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Earth Call ~ Messages to the Earth, a Coronach in Three Parts ｡･ﾟEmiko Artemis
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This work invites audiences to experience the extraordinary within the everyday through symbolic processions, ritualised movements, and the presentation of awe. This performance serves as a transformative opportunity, urging us to adopt new perspectives and ways of being in the world.
Part of an ongoing series of earth-centered performances, 'Earth Call - Messages to the Earth, a Coronach in Three Parts,' responds to the elements of the earth in a ritualised, enraptured, and exalted manner. It deifies the relationship between humans and the earth, offering an urgent exploration of our environmental precarity. Rather than providing answers, the performance offers experiences that subtly shift our thinking. |
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Inspired by the earth performances of Ana Mendieta and Jill Orr, this piece features a reburial of the artist Emiko Artemis into the earth. The performance begins with a promenade through the natural world and concludes with an interactive element where viewers can inter their love, hope, and desire for the earth alongside the artist.
'Earth Call - Messages to the Earth, a Coronach in Three Parts' weaves magic into the everyday, occupying the liminal space between life and death, air and earth, ground and underground. It presents a creative response to the critical state of our environment, urging a profound connection between humanity and the natural world.
'Earth Call - Messages to the Earth, a Coronach in Three Parts' weaves magic into the everyday, occupying the liminal space between life and death, air and earth, ground and underground. It presents a creative response to the critical state of our environment, urging a profound connection between humanity and the natural world.
Artist profile ｡･ﾟ emiko artemis
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Emiko Artemis is a South Australian based visual artist working across media. Emiko uses costumes and masking in their work to create immersive environments that question our place today’s fast paced world. They are interested in ideas of mysticism, story telling and ritual and often uses the natural world to create narrations of disorder and unease. Their work is informed by theories of phenomenology and exploring the liminal space of interior and exterior worlds is an ongoing motivation. Emiko’s practice is informed by a strong feminist philosophy and in their work, they aim to balance theoretical ideas with a sense of beauty, wonder and emotional engagement from the viewer. Whilst screen-based mediums are Emiko’s main public practice, they work across medium at all stages of project development and has incorporated drawing, printmaking, installation, sculpture, text and sound into their practice.
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Emiko Artemis ｡･ﾟ @emikoartemis |
(We Are) REVELLING ｡･ﾟGülsen Özer
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Step into a world where dance reminds us to hold precious our coordinates of belonging.
Choreographer Gülsen Özer presents a unique dance event that explores a powerful dialogue between history and the contemporary self. Collaborating with associate choreographer Vivienne Rogis and assistant choreographer Sara Di Segna, with music composed by Matt Stonehouse, Özer has brought together 25 community dancers to create a vibrant 15-minute performance celebrating cultural identity through movement. |
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This extraordinary project invited diverse participants—some with extensive dance experience and others new to the art form—to co-create a dance work that blends empirical research and speculative histories.
This performance brings together a rich tapestry of diverse lived experiences, exuding metaphor, energy, intergenerational depth, and relational significance.
Creatives:
Director & Choreographer: Gülsen Özer
Associate Choreographer & Rehearsal Director: Vivienne Rogis
Assistant Choreographer: Sara Disegna
Musician & Composer: Matt Stonehouse
In collaboration with 25 diverse dancers
Director & Choreographer: Gülsen Özer
Associate Choreographer & Rehearsal Director: Vivienne Rogis
Assistant Choreographer: Sara Disegna
Musician & Composer: Matt Stonehouse
In collaboration with 25 diverse dancers
Artist profile ｡･ﾟGülsen Özer
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Gülsen Özer is a Naarm (Melbourne)-based multidisciplinary artist whose work spans choreography, performance, visual art, and installation. Her art adroitly navigates the political and poetic, engaging audiences in experiences that re-enchant their relationships with their bodies and environments. Özer’s practice is rooted in allegorical storytelling, using various forms and materials to forge connections through shared experiences and identification.
Özer's work encompasses site-specific performances, video artworks, and experimental projects. Notable works include "From where I stand," a durational duet at Climarte Gallery’s ‘Invisible Winds’ exhibition (2023); "If only they could speak," a dance piece for ‘Dancing Place Corhanwarrabul’ (2021); and the award-winning video artworks "Cascade" (2022) and "Split Rock" (2020). |
Her commitment to community engagement is evident in projects like the Queer Art Collective at Burrinja, collaborating with LGBTQIAPBS+ youth to create public art. "Resounding" (2020/21) involved community members in a Creative Bushfire Recovery project, producing a choir and an experimental music recording. In "Present Tense" (2019), she led seniors with an average age of 80 in creating a contemporary dance theatre work, showcasing her dedication to inclusive, participatory art.
Özer’s interdisciplinary approach is highlighted through her roles as a choreographer, performer, curator, creative director, and facilitator. She has designed and delivered workshops for diverse groups, including young people, through Ausdance Victoria’s ‘Blue Sky Dance’ program and the creative workers in schools program with Regional Arts Victoria. Her work at TarraWarra Museum of Art exemplifies her ability to craft bespoke workshops for community groups.
Her art often results in immersive installations and public space performances, deeply engaged with their environmental and cultural contexts. Özer’s interests in critical thinking, translation, and collaboration infuse her works with rich conceptual depth and emotional expression. Projects like "This is where it happened" (2017/18) focused on seniors' audio stories and dance memories, while "Surrealesville" and "Kids these days" (2018/19) involved local youth in creating public art.
Through innovative live performance and installation design, Özer explores new modes of communicating choreography and human connection. Her recent work, including a residency with secondary school students in Pakenham (2021) and leading the “REVELLING” project for hillsceneLIVE (2024), extends her practice in participatory and interdisciplinary art.
Gülsen Özer’s practice is a testament to the power of art in fostering community, exploring complex themes, and creating meaningful connections. Her work captivates and empowers.
Özer’s interdisciplinary approach is highlighted through her roles as a choreographer, performer, curator, creative director, and facilitator. She has designed and delivered workshops for diverse groups, including young people, through Ausdance Victoria’s ‘Blue Sky Dance’ program and the creative workers in schools program with Regional Arts Victoria. Her work at TarraWarra Museum of Art exemplifies her ability to craft bespoke workshops for community groups.
Her art often results in immersive installations and public space performances, deeply engaged with their environmental and cultural contexts. Özer’s interests in critical thinking, translation, and collaboration infuse her works with rich conceptual depth and emotional expression. Projects like "This is where it happened" (2017/18) focused on seniors' audio stories and dance memories, while "Surrealesville" and "Kids these days" (2018/19) involved local youth in creating public art.
Through innovative live performance and installation design, Özer explores new modes of communicating choreography and human connection. Her recent work, including a residency with secondary school students in Pakenham (2021) and leading the “REVELLING” project for hillsceneLIVE (2024), extends her practice in participatory and interdisciplinary art.
Gülsen Özer’s practice is a testament to the power of art in fostering community, exploring complex themes, and creating meaningful connections. Her work captivates and empowers.
links ｡･ﾟGülsen Özer & creatives
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Gülsen Özer ｡･ﾟ @missgulsen Vivienne Rogis ｡･ﾟ@viviennerogis Sara Disenga ｡･ﾟ@saradisegna_ Matt Stonehouse ｡･ﾟ@steamandlumber |
Zombie Apocalypse Wildlife Spring Catalogue ｡･ﾟ Katrina Rank & Fine Lines
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In the aftermath of the zombie apocalypse, a once-thriving museum becomes an eerie haven for a new life form – human-plastic hybrids, a result of survivors unknowingly ingesting nano plastics before the zombie pandemic. Consuming and absorbing the tiny plastic particles had a protective effect but ultimately led to a new form of post-apocalyptic existence. These hybrids, now residing within the museum, present a bizarre fusion of organic and synthetic style. Their existence serves as a reminder of the unintended consequences of plastic pollution.
For a strictly limited period, the hybrids will open their doors to a handful of privileged guests. (Yes, that’s you!) Their goal is to forge greater appreciation for their unparalleled survival instinct, courage and ingenuity. On the verge of extinction, they appeal to their human guests to support their home and protect their species. Guests are urged to maintain their distance and keep voices low. No flash photography or food may be consumed in the space. ‘During the tour, we invite you to quietly consider the interconnectedness of humanity, hybrids and the environment and the importance of maintaining this remarkable collection for future generations.’ Museum CEO, Terrance Smith |
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The Hybrids
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Creature
Gentle, inquisitive, playful, introverted. Slow to stir; once excited, hard to compose. Would like more Creatures to nestle with. Plastic contaminants: Pita bread bags and synthetic orange netting. The Wolven Smart, quick witted and possessive. Wilful but contained. If provoked, wild animal instincts may be revealed. Plastic contaminants: single use white plastic bags, synthetic orange netting, discarded bedding. |
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Armadillo Moth
Creaseless wonder and fiercely protective instincts, Armadillo Moth projects the light of the stars and the crispness of first snow. Plastic contaminants: bubble wrap, facemasks and scrapbook rhinestones. |
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Snowitch
Dreaming of tundra landscapes, Snowitch is cool and insular, slow to anger, intensely loyal and protective. Prefers stillness to action, solitude to company and soft classical music. Plastic contaminants: single use white plastic bags, synthetic orange netting, thick multiple use plastic bags, armour. |
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Shaggy Dragon
Boisterous, enthusiastic and curious, dreamy, messy and sweet, Shaggy Dragon has no vanity. Would make a great ambassador if only there weren’t so many more exciting things to do. Plastic contaminants: thick Coles shopping bags (now out of production), synthetic orange netting, bubble wrap. |
Zombie Apocalypse Wildlife Spring Catalogue, Created by Katrina Rank, 2024. Photos: Robert Wagner
ARTist profile ｡･ﾟ katrina rank
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Katrina is an award-winning Naarm (Melbourne) based interdisciplinary artist, director, choreographer, producer, and facilitator. A graduate of the Australian Ballet School, she performed in companies in Australia and abroad before earning a Bachelor of Education and a PhD in Contemporary Arts from Deakin University.
Her work spans diverse forms—visual arts, writing, object theatre, dance, and film—and is rooted in dynamic community collaborations. Notable projects include "Stupendous; Dancing Through Parkinson’s" (2017), "The Archivists" (2016), "Mean Feat" (2015), and "Embrace" (2001). |
Katrina's practice explores contemporary challenges through poetic form and satire, exemplified by "The Right" (2019) with Fine Lines Dance, which won an Australian Dance Award for Outstanding Achievement in Community Dance. Her 2023 work "Artefact" comments on the pressures to create and market new works prematurely.
Katrina’s recent focus is on environmental degradation and climate change. Since 2016, she has incorporated recycled materials into her work, starting with paper in "Tales of the Pebbleverse" (2017) and evolving to illuminated headpieces made from plastic bottles in "The Archivists" (2018). Her exploration of single-use soft plastics led to "Birdwatching" (2019), "Bird" (2021), and "Creature" (2022). Upcoming works like "Zombie Apocalypse Wildlife Spring Catalogue" (2024) and "Red Dress" (2024) with Canberra-based GOLD Company address fast fashion and microplastics. Her innovative approach integrates movement and materials, necessitating new choreographic methods.
Katrina is also a celebrated dance educator, awarded the Australian Dance Award for Services to Dance Education in 2018. She facilitates community classes, including Dance for Parkinson’s and My Moves in Aged Care. In 2013, she founded Fine Lines, a contemporary dance initiative for mature dancers, challenging stereotypes about aging and dance. For more information, visit Fine Lines Dance
Katrina’s recent focus is on environmental degradation and climate change. Since 2016, she has incorporated recycled materials into her work, starting with paper in "Tales of the Pebbleverse" (2017) and evolving to illuminated headpieces made from plastic bottles in "The Archivists" (2018). Her exploration of single-use soft plastics led to "Birdwatching" (2019), "Bird" (2021), and "Creature" (2022). Upcoming works like "Zombie Apocalypse Wildlife Spring Catalogue" (2024) and "Red Dress" (2024) with Canberra-based GOLD Company address fast fashion and microplastics. Her innovative approach integrates movement and materials, necessitating new choreographic methods.
Katrina is also a celebrated dance educator, awarded the Australian Dance Award for Services to Dance Education in 2018. She facilitates community classes, including Dance for Parkinson’s and My Moves in Aged Care. In 2013, she founded Fine Lines, a contemporary dance initiative for mature dancers, challenging stereotypes about aging and dance. For more information, visit Fine Lines Dance
LINKs ｡･ﾟ KATRINA RANK & FINE LINES
Inter/Woven ｡･ﾟ Louise Seymour
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Everything is vibration.
There is rhythm in everything. All is Inter/Woven. Inter/Woven is an immersive art piece that explores things we can hear but cannot see, things we see but do not know and the interconnected threads that run through it all. It is a place where the vibration, pattern and rhythm all intersect. It is a space that will illuminate and myceliate hidden worlds and meaning. |
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Upon entering the dimly lit space you will be greeted by your guide - Hyphae - who does not say much in words but will offer their undivided attention throughout your journey. Their role is to usher you between the 3 nodes that sit before you - each connected by a single red thread - to form a triangle. One by one the nodes will be illuminated as you move between each.
The first node will offer a peek into the vibration, oscillation and pulsation that exists all around us. It will unearth that which is unseen - offering you but a glimpse of the patterns that make up everything - the vision of sound. From here you will follow the red threads toward the second node where you will have an opportunity to immerse in the world of the micro and know it - SEE IT - close up. What lies within? How can we know it better? All the while Hyphae - your guide - will be by your side ushering you onto the next - and final - node. An audio visual experience that will envelope your senses and weave the threads together. As above, so below. Isn’t that what they say? No matter. It will be for you to hold and for you to REVEL in. May the spark of curiosity and wonder find you in this moment.
The first node will offer a peek into the vibration, oscillation and pulsation that exists all around us. It will unearth that which is unseen - offering you but a glimpse of the patterns that make up everything - the vision of sound. From here you will follow the red threads toward the second node where you will have an opportunity to immerse in the world of the micro and know it - SEE IT - close up. What lies within? How can we know it better? All the while Hyphae - your guide - will be by your side ushering you onto the next - and final - node. An audio visual experience that will envelope your senses and weave the threads together. As above, so below. Isn’t that what they say? No matter. It will be for you to hold and for you to REVEL in. May the spark of curiosity and wonder find you in this moment.
Artist profile ｡･ﾟ
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As a multidisciplinary artist with a background in medical science, Louise Seymour explores universal truths and mysteries through creation, experimentation and immersion. Her art practice began within the world of 3D paper sculpture and props where she built a thriving business called Paperlab. Over the last 2 years Louise has expanded her art practice to include a wider array of sculpture techniques, forays into electronics, sound and vision all with the idea to create immersive and experiential pieces. Forever inspired by her ultimate muse - Mother Nature - Louise looks toward the unseen to help her make sense of the world around her. She can often be found diving deep into the undergrowth looking at the micro world below or marvelling at the expanse of the natural world above. Her keen interest in the rhythms, vibrations, patterns, connections and extraordinary phenomena of the natural world are what spark her curiosity and drive her creativity. Through her art practice Louise explores the intersection of the sacred and science allowing the interconnected threads to resonate with the viewer and myceliate into a spark of curiosity.
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The Tension of Hesychia ｡･ﾟ Ourania (Rani) Amvrazis
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The Tension of Hesychia is a multisensory exploration of the phenomena of light, sound and the spaces in-between.
The Tension of Hesychia is a large scale, multidisciplinary and interactive installation that encourages playfulness and self-guided inquiry through the activation of senses. Inspired by the line of enquiry ‘Does colour have sound?’ the project combines and reuses discarded found and industrial materials such as solar panels, light, sound and amplifiers to explore the phenomena of light and sound. These disparate materials are transformed into an experiential soundscape that is composed through performative gestures in response to the light and sound. |
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The audience will be invited to perform with the artist as they move through the space together to explore the transmission of energy and forces that are often outside of human perception, engaging with the forces at play.
The installation becomes a multisensory encounter that aims to question perceived reality by exploring liminal-liminoid space as a space of exchange, connection and potential transformation.
A new pedal has been commissioned for the performance specifically designed to encourage audience participation; a collaboration with Michael Gardner from emmergyfx based out of a studio in the UK.
The installation becomes a multisensory encounter that aims to question perceived reality by exploring liminal-liminoid space as a space of exchange, connection and potential transformation.
A new pedal has been commissioned for the performance specifically designed to encourage audience participation; a collaboration with Michael Gardner from emmergyfx based out of a studio in the UK.
artist profile ｡･ﾟ
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Rani is a Melbourne based multidisciplinary artist whose practice integrates diverse medias including photography, video, sculpture, kinetics and performance with a focus on large scale public installations that are experiential and immersive. She draws on her Greek cultural heritage and background in sport science as she interrogates queer and feminist creative practices.
She is currently teaching Art, Design and Architecture Foundation Studies at RMIT University and Visual Art, Visual Communication and Design at a secondary school. She holds a Bachelors of Education, Grad Dip (Visual Arts) La Trobe College and undertook a year at Victorian College of the Arts (VCA) before transferring to RMIT University to undertake a Master of Arts (Art in Public Space) where she finished in the top two per cent of RMIT higher education students in 2022. Her approach is born out of experimentation and play, which enables her to be present and open to new ideas. This method embraces the limitless applications of working with materials and seeing them anew in the flux and flow of her own experience. Her practice is centred around encouraging people to experience the world differently. She seeks to create works and learning environments that are immersive and playful which stimulates all the senses, encouraging audiences to be present and self-reflective. This allows for an open dialogue to occur within themselves and those around them; connecting with oneself, others, and our world. |
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Goya ｡･ﾟRoos Rijnbeek
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Experience the moment where fantasy is so vivid, it blurs the line with reality. Goya invites you to rediscover the boundless imagination you once possessed as a child. Through this immersive journey, you will transcend your physical limitations and embrace a creative, exploratory, and liberated state of mind.
This performance grants you unparalleled freedom, as imagination knows no bounds. Goya aims to reignite your creativity, bringing forth ideas and visions that you can integrate into your daily life. As an audience member, you will revel in the continuous discovery that there is always more to learn and explore. Let Goya lift your spirit and expand your horizons, leaving you inspired and enlightened. |
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Artist profile ｡･ﾟRoos Rijnbeek
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Roos Rijnbeek attended the Academy for the Arts in Utrecht (The Netherlands) between 2019-2023, graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Theatre in Education. She is qualified to work as a director, drama teacher, actor, and designer of educational workshops.
Roos creates theatre to inspire change for and with everyone. She strives to create space for discussions about social issues and significant life matters, particularly those that are often overlooked in society. Her goal is to challenge people to step out of their comfort zones and find comfort beyond them. Through storytelling, theatre, and installations, Roos aims to raise awareness and leave a lasting impact on her audience, whether big or small. Recently, she created a solo performance called "Able," which explores life in a society not designed for everyone. Drawing from her own experiences living with Achondroplasia, Roos opened up about her disability to create more awareness and provide insights into her life. |
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Revelations ｡･ﾟ Rogue Daikon
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You wait 3 billion years for someone to love then an entire species comes along at once. Revelations by Rogue Daikon invites you on a bold journey through a soft sculpture tunnel, leading to an intimate stage-space. This engaging and heartwarming 60-minute show features the entirety of humanity and the Earth itself, offering an experimental soirée through time and space where you are encouraged to crawl, learn, and grow.
Starring Eden Byron-Thomsen, the lyrical performance weaves together diverse theatrical forms, including Greek Chorus, Soliloquy, Metatheatre, and Butoh. The experience is enhanced with projection art from Celeriac Systems, sculptures by Eva Glac, and music by DALYS and Artistry of Pan. Nestled just past the trees of Ferny Creek and accessed through a 7-meter tunnel, Revelations is a performance for the curious mind and adventurous heart. |
artist profile ｡･ﾟRogue Daikon
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The international artist collective known as Rogue Daikon have deep roots in theatre and filmmaking, with founding members having escaped from institutions such as the BBC and Australia’s professional education system. They are known for their focus on post-human eco-criticism, comic form and political and social systems. They are dedicated to pushing the edge of creativity and tech, poking their fingers through the holes at the intersection of digital life, art and physical reality.
Revelations is a continuation of the themes of their most recent work, Topia 2023 for Cardinia Council: |
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Decolonising Spices: A spoken word and dance installation｡･ﾟ Uppma Virdi
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Step into a world where dance and heritage blend seamlessly, where each movement and word tells a story of ancient wisdom and sensory exploration. ‘Decolonising Spices’ is an immersive performance by Uppma Virdi, who draws from the rich Ayurvedic traditions passed down generations through her family to bring culture back to its roots.
In this captivating and interactive spoken word and dance installation, Uppma embodies the essence of spices which are ingrained in her DNA. From the queen of spices, cardamom, to the shedding of layers of ceylon cinnamon; each spice has an energy. These energies are brought to life through intricate movement and stories, allowing the audience to not just witness but experience the depth of this intimate connection. A confluence of culture, dance, word and ancient wisdom. Feel the rawness, savour the stories, and let ‘Decolonising Spices’ teach you what these humble kitchen mean to someone who lives and breathes them. |
Artist profile ｡･ﾟ
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Uppma Virdi (she/her) is a multidisciplinary artist with a background in business, law, community and the arts.
As a first generation Indian Australian migrant, Uppma grew up in three different worlds. The world her parents and community expected, the Australian world that did not understand her culture and her own world that always told her to challenge what was expected of her. She followed the route of a typical South Asian migrant and became a commercial lawyer. But, like most POC, she struggled but found her feet in law but landed a gig as a start-up lawyer advising on Australia’s fastest growing tech companies. However, Uppma knew that her work was to help preserve culture and bring authenticity to the world. She began working on a side hustle called Chai Walli, which aimed at recreating her Grandfather's Ayurvedic chai blends with the world. With a twist of fate, she left her legal career to focus on Chai Walli full time, which is grounded with pillars of integrity, authenticity and community. Uppma has a deep love for creative writing and grew up reading South Asian poetry. She is a published writer who uses her innate sense of words and poetry to make sense of the world, most recently she worked with Sydney Opera House. Uppma is also a sensory artist who needs to work with her hands and innate sense of flavour which have been passed down generations in her family. As a student and teacher of Ayurveda, she believes that flavour and culture have a deep ability to ground and move us in unexplainable ways. Song and dance play a big role in Uppma's connection to the world and her upbringing, listening to sufi music and learning different dance forms was a way she could express herself through movement. These days, Uppma can be found managing Chai Walli and working on her creative pursuits. She is a leader in the South Asian diaspora and is passionate about reclaiming culture. |
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Critical Conversations ｡･ﾟ
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Join a conversation circle with hsL artists which explore shared themes and experiences.
Topics for this year include: ▲ The End of the World & Making Art ▲ Reveling in Revelance ▲ Making Art that Goes to the Dark Places |
i look good in short shorts ｡･ﾟ
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What is “I LOOK GOOD IN SHORT SHORTS XL”?
Glad you asked! I look good in short shorts started at the Mount Evelyn hsL and has grown into a must at every festival since. Short shorts sees two (or more) artists of different mediums, that have never made art together before, perform a 10 minute improvisation performance for the loving audience. Highlights have been noise artist Rod with contemporary dancer Sara, drummer Aiden with writer/performer Meiki Apted, saw player Nikki and festival director Toni.... and sooooo many more combinations. Anyone can participate as long as you can do it live! Put your name in the hat to perform and create an amazing new relationship live on stage. |
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Banner image credit: Suzanne Fermanis, Snowitch, Zombie Apocalypse Wildlife Spring Catalogue, Created by Katrina Rank, 2024. Photo: Robert Wagner
Short Shorts: The Contingent, hsL 2023. Photo: Darren Clarke
Short Shorts: The Contingent, hsL 2023. Photo: Darren Clarke
