𝑩𝒍𝒖𝒆 𝑶𝒚𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝑷𝒆𝒓𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔....

... 𝐼𝓃𝓈𝒾𝒹𝑒 𝓂𝓎 𝒫𝒶𝓅𝒶𝒽𝑜𝓊 𝓈𝓎𝓂𝓅𝒽𝑜𝓃𝓎 𝒩𝑜. 𝐼𝐼. . . 
Sets an ethereal tone that awakens Hine Raukatauri. Kissed by the lunar shards that cascade into her cocoon. She sings her song, moaning to te ao Marama, to te taiao. He Pūtōrino, he kōauau, he waiata. She calls, she whispers and cracks into the moonlight. On a branch she is straddled by Tāwhirimātea. These marks are left upon the ear, embedded in concrete, a collection of debris marked by subliminal frequencies. 

I invite you to imagine, to play, as you dream or wander on foot. 
What do you observe and what do you feel? 

𝒯𝒾𝒽𝑒𝒾... 𝑀𝒶𝓊𝓇𝒾 𝑜𝓇𝒶



(Blue Oyster Performance Series is an annual showcase of experimental and interdisciplinary performance. This experimental performance is part of Dunedin Fringe Festival and supported by Creative New Zealand.)

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Writer Travis Elborough introduces his project for the Chisenhale Gallery Victoria Park Residency 2014-5, which is produced for the fourth year in partnership with Tower Hamlets Parks and Open Spaces Department. Elborough’s research focuses on the social history of parks and the politics and technological innovations associated with sport and leisure activities. He asks us to consider whose rules we play by and how amateur sports clubs might help us reclaim the communal for the community and the civic for this part of the city.

Offsite: Travis Elborough 'Every Loser Wins'

“I wanted to be very ambitious at a time when it looked like the economy was collapsing”. 

In this pod Lisa Reihana discusses her installation in Pursuit of Venus (infected) at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki. Based on 19th century wallpaper, Reihana’s scrolling video installation addresses a moment of early colonial contact between European and South Pacific peoples. 

Part 1 (0-8.22) The genesis of the project, links between the historical figures depicted and contemporary culture, and the critical nuances in the work. The making of another video Tai Whetuki/House of Death as a means to work through historical events. 

Part 2 (8.30-15.00) Technical challenges and ethical conundrums. Lisa concludes by talking about her digital stills of Captain Cook, Joseph Banks, Omai and Tupaia at the National Portrait Gallery, the revisiting of historical figures and play with gender. “It’s all about representation and ways of looking”. 

Episode 23: An interview with Lisa Reihana

Arts Hub Interview - 2015 - 08 - 20 - Nick Knox

Nick Knox is a composer, pianist, and singer. His sound is at once gruff, delicate, and soulful, laced with baroque sensibilities. After a screening of Nick’s film The Characteristics of C-Minor, a biographical short film produced by J Ollie Lucks and Max Bellamy documenting Nick’s musical journey, Nick (with his keyboard) discusses his practice with Dunedin-based musician and Blue Oyster gallery administrator Emilie Smith. She begins by asking Nick to elaborate on his almost totally self-taught, completely improvised composition process. In between live demonstrations, Nick explains his creative practice, his teaching work as well as the emotional, philosophical and psychological complexities that weave together to create the incredible depth of practice that Nick has today.

Nick’s next project is the release of his upcoming album "Two Tails - Live at the Cafe" , keep an eye out on his website for album release updates www.nicknox.co.nz
Follow Nick on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/nicknoxmusic

This event was a part of "A Tragic Delusion" an exhibitionfeaturing the work of: Deanna Dowling, Tomas Richards, Cobi Taylor, Robyn Jordaan at Blue Oyster 5 August 2015 - 29 August 2015.
http://www.blueoyster.org.nz/exhibitions/a-tragic-delusion/

Nick Knox: Characteristics of Change

In conversation with Fijian Australian artist Salote Tawale. http://salotetawale.com/

Salote Tawale

Motoko Kikkawa's Blind Jams pay tribute to her long relationship with Dunedin sound; inviting six local collaborators to play blindfolded via experimental improvisation.

Featuring: C Mcnab, G Griffin, D Barnes, N Graham, T Mackay, M Kikkawa, L Hoffman

Originally from Tokyo, Motoko Kikkawa has lived in Dunedin since 2004. She has attended Dunedin School of Art and works daily from a studio in Allbell Chambers. Recent group exhibitions include: Your Luxury Gift at Rockies Auckland (2016), New Perspectives at Artspace Auckland (2016),(dis)placement at Fresh and Fruity Gallery Dunedin (2015), and iD2K16 at Blue Oyster (2015). Recent solo exhibitions include: Money We Can't Use Here was presented at Rice and Beans Dunedin (2011) andAlways there is something behind Inge Doesburg Dunedin (2010). Past Blue Oyster group exhibitions she has contributed to include: Work & Play (2014), Silk and Lace (2012) and Blue Oyster Performance Series (2010). Sound-wise, Kikkawa is a past resident of None Gallery and has played solo and in collaboration at The Audio Foundation Auckland, The Auricle Christchurch and regularly at various independent events such as Lines of Flight.

Motoko Kikkawa | Blind Jam 2

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