The Art of Climate Conversation
Atamira Dance Company
Ka Tiri o te Moana
Choreographed by Louise Pōtiki Bryant
Drone Photography: Petra Leary
Atamira Dance Company presents a groundbreaking collaboration between Arts Foundation Laureate Louise Pōtiki Bryant, acclaimed composer Paddy Free, scenographic artist Rowan Pierce and lighting designer Robert Larsen.
Choreographed by Pōtiki Bryant, Ka Tiri o te Moana is both live performance and installation exploring Kāi Tahu relationships with Te Moana Tāpokopoko a Tāwhaki - the Southern Ocean and Ka Tiri o te Moana - Antarctica.
Ka Tiri o te Moana takes inspiration from the Kāi Tahu kōrero tuku iho of Tamarereti. Mesmerised by the Southern Lights Tamarereti captained the waka Te Rua o Maahu into the Southern Ocean in search of their source, spending many months at sea. Ka Tiri o te Moana aims to honour Tamarereti as an agent for change and how his curiosity and courage inspires hapū in present day climate action and adaptive responses to sea level rise.
Two evening public performances Sunday 12 October & Thursday 16 October at Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū, Corner Worcester Boulevard and Montreal Street. Tickets start at NZD20 and can be booked via the registration form.
On Sunday, doors open time at 6.30pm, for a 7pm start. The performance will conclude at 9pm.
Presented in partnership with Beca and Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū
