'Kinda & kororā', ALyx Duncan
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THE SEA INSIDE HER is an exhibition of paintings, poetry and a short film. It is an immersive experience about the fragility of staying in control of oneself. The work is a playful contemplation of Western society's relationship with nature – how we are affected by nature and our influence on it, while holding onto the idea that we are somehow separate.
Each piece depicts an older woman’s response to a wild animal encroaching on her domestic space. The works lean into movement and the fantastical within the mundane to connect with people on a visceral body-brain level. The artist aims to create a lyricism within the space - utilising performers, puppets, household objects and paint.
The concept was initiated by Pākehā artist and filmmaker Alyx Duncan and writer Michele Powles, in collaboration with producer Lani-Rain Feltham. The moving image work is shot by Gin Loane and edited by Adam-Luka Turjak with art direction by Robin Rawstorne. The music is composed and performed by Francesca Mountfort with sound design and mix by Vedat Kiyici. Compositing is by OhuFX and colour grade by Alana Cotton. Puppets are designed by Paul Lewis and performed by him, Alex Leonhartbserger and Michele Powles. The work features contemporary dance icon Kilda Northcott as Grandmother and Mateo Cruz as Child. Paintings are by Alyx Duncan.
Opening Hours
- Tuesday to Friday, 9am to 3pm
- Saturday and Sunday, 8am to 4pm
- Closed Mondays and public holidays
Location
- Pah Homestead
- 72 Hillsborough Road
- Hillsborough
- Auckland, New Zealand
THE SEA INSIDE HER is an exhibition of paintings, poetry and a short film. It is an immersive experience about the fragility of staying in control of oneself. The work is a playful contemplation of Western society's relationship with nature – how we are affected by nature and our influence on it, while holding onto the idea that we are somehow separate.
Each piece depicts an older woman’s response to a wild animal encroaching on her domestic space. The works lean into movement and the fantastical within the mundane to connect with people on a visceral body-brain level. The artist aims to create a lyricism within the space - utilising performers, puppets, household objects and paint.
The concept was initiated by Pākehā artist and filmmaker Alyx Duncan and writer Michele Powles, in collaboration with producer Lani-Rain Feltham. The moving image work is shot by Gin Loane and edited by Adam-Luka Turjak with art direction by Robin Rawstorne. The music is composed and performed by Francesca Mountfort with sound design and mix by Vedat Kiyici. Compositing is by OhuFX and colour grade by Alana Cotton. Puppets are designed by Paul Lewis and performed by him, Alex Leonhartbserger and Michele Powles. The work features contemporary dance icon Kilda Northcott as Grandmother and Mateo Cruz as Child. Paintings are by Alyx Duncan.
