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| Parrtjima – A Festival in Light |
Hosted 8-17 in Alice Springs, the festival is an annual celebration of First Nations art and culture.
Woven into the program’s 2022 theme of ‘Sky Country’, visitors can expect new large-scale light installations, performances and talks from leading Australians, films and nightly projections against the 300-million-year-old canvas of the MacDonnell Ranges.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:
Signature Installations:
Music program:
This year’s music program will feature some of Australia’s most talented musicians. They include:
Talks program:
Parrtjima Curator Rhoda Roberts AO will host intimate conversations with speakers including:
Films program:
The full program can be viewed here.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:
Signature Installations:
- Water Tree: Strung over four archways, the installation is inspired by the artwork of Karen Napaljarri Barnes. A twinkling array of acrylic glass, the colourful spectacle replicates the incredible natural phenomenon of thousands of budgerigars flocking together.
- Flight: Representing the journey of the budgerigar along the Lander River, the installation features artwork of Farron Jampitjinpa Furber. Farron’s work is printed onto sheer fabric spears with circular iconography replicated on laser-etched acrylic discs.
- Eagle’s Eye: Inspired by irretye (the wedge-tailed eagle) constellation, the installation is a hypnotic tunnel brought to life through the animation of works of Jeannie Nungarrayi Egan.
- Energy: Created by Bindi Mwerre Anthurre Artists, this interactive installation features a mix of eight static bikes and wheelchairs. As you jump on and spin the pedals, the artworks illuminate in a revolving fashion to demonstrate the relationship between energy and wind.
- Wild Wind: Reflecting the work of local artist Raelene Ngala Williams and her artwork, Walpa Pukla, this installation celebrates the stories of the whirly whirly through a series of floating, moving structures.
- Grounded: An annual crowd-favourite, watch the animated stories of traditional and contemporary interpretations of Sky Country in a playful collection, accompanied by a soundscape reflecting the elements.
- Night Sky: Created in collaboration with artist Carmen Glynn-Braun and Common Ground, be transported to Sky Country. This 15m-high installation houses 1,200 beautifully illuminated orbs suspended like a blanket of stars.
- MacDonnell Ranges Light Show: The MacDonnell Ranges come alive through a spectacular light and sound show, offering a unique ‘desert of light’ experience.
Music program:
This year’s music program will feature some of Australia’s most talented musicians. They include:
- Dan Sultan
- King Stingray
- BARKAA
- Black Rock Band
- Jimblah
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| Parrtjima – A Festival in Light |
Parrtjima Curator Rhoda Roberts AO will host intimate conversations with speakers including:
- NRL star Josh Addo-Carr
- Steven Oliver of Black Comedy
- Parrtjima artist Carmen Glynn-Braun
- Parrtjima artist Raelene Ngala Williams
- CEO of Common Ground, Rona Glynn-McDonald
Films program:
- The films program will offer a retrospective of acclaimed filmmaker Warwick Thornton’s work.
The full program can be viewed here.
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