Where Memories Sleep IV 2023
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A poster with a black background. To the right side is a person with dark skin, their hair curled, and the top portion of their face covered by a silver mask and a few pearls. They are standing facing the left side and wearing a white robe that drapes over their shoulders. A white, circular material fans out around their left shoulder. Their arms are outstretched, captured in motion. Blue smoke is at the top of the poster, surrounding them. In a faint white font are the words “where memories sleep” in capital letters. A scan of a journal showing a production plan. Throughout the two pages are sketches of different wall configurations with small figures depicting people and mostly illegible writing scattered about. Some of the writing reads: “layers of transparent OLED”, “the place where memories sleep”, “where shadows sleep”, and “surround sound”
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Creativity in the Time of COVID-19
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- In Copyright
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2019/2022
- Artists
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O'Hara, Jason
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COVID-19 Pandemic, 2020- , in art
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Digital art (visual works)
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English
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- 1 poster, 2 journal pages
- Exhibit Label
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This project draws upon traditional non-written storytelling techniques from around the world, celebrating the international constitution of Antarctica while retaining a uniquely New Zealand-oriented perspective. In “Where Memories Sleep,” I reinterpreted the story of our scientific relationship with Antarctica into a contemporary pūrākau (Legend) with a strong environmental message. The narrative of this piece centers around the epic adventures of a young explorer who answers the call to venture south, where she discovers an icy realm of exotic creatures, falls in love, and is gifted the memories of the world by a powerful kaitiaki. The project tells the story of our scientific work in Antarctica in a unique and engaging way, incorporating dance and multi-channel video projection. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, filming took place between lockdowns with the production team negotiating all the challenges that came with the pandemic. Despite the obstacles, we were able to create a stunning visual experience that captures the beauty and complexity of Antarctica and the importance of scientific research in this incredible environment. --Label design by exhibit curator Nancy DeJoy. Labels written by Ben Lash and his team in consultation with artist statements.
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