Media Release
2 March 2023
Parrtjima to illuminate Melbourne's Fed Square
The Red Centre’s nationally acclaimed and visually spectacular Aboriginal light festival, Parrtjima – A Festival in Light, will for the first time ever deliver a taste of its extraordinary, immersive light installations outside of the Territory.
Travelling to Melbourne’s Federation Square for two nights only, Parrtjima will present its Grounded installation from March 10-11, while this year’s festival will take place in Alice Springs from 7-16 April.
Grounded transforms Indigenous artworks and stories into a large-scale animated sequence that is projected onto the ground, accompanied by an immersive, atmospheric soundscape.
A vibrant, seamless canvas projected on Country in Alice Springs (Mparntwe), Grounded encourages people (especially kids!) to interact with the installation, to step in and become a piece of the stunning art, and discover the Dreamtime stories and songlines presented by the artists.
The Grounded activation in Federation Square will feature artworks from Parrtjima 2019 and 2022, to give Melbourne crowds a taste of what they can experience at the iconic Red Centre light festival.
For more information on the Grounded installation at Federation Square, running from March 10-11 2023 visit: [https://fedsquare.com/events/parrtjima-a-festival-in-light]
For more information on Parrtjima, visit: https://parrtjimaaustralia.com.au/ [http://www.parrtjimaaustralia.com.au/]
Quotes from NTMEC CEO Suzana Bishop:
“Parrtjima is a truly moving and magical experience for everyone. Aside from large-scale light installations like Grounded, we have a great program of music, talks, workshops and film all heralding Australia’s Indigenous artists, leaders and people.
“Everyone in Melbourne can now experience a piece of Parrtjima and see first-hand what the magic is all about!”
Quotes from Parrtjima Curator Rhoda Roberts AO:
“It is wonderful to expand the reach of the Parrtjima Festival and give additional exposure to the amazing Aboriginal artists who contribute every year,” she said.
“The festival is a wonderful public event and it is also very significant in helping provide economic pathways for our Indigenous artists. Grounded is an exciting and contemporary way to enjoy Aboriginal art. It’s experiential and engaging and people respond really well to that.”
Melbourne Arts Precinct Corporation Director of Programming & Interpretation Sarah Tutton:
“We’re delighted to be partnering with Parrtjima to bring a piece of the festival to the people of Melbourne, in the heart of our city. Illuminating the stunning architecture of Fed Square, Grounded will bathe the landmark’s iconic sandstones in mesmerising light and immerse locals in a taste of the Territory.”
Picture caption: A render of Grounded at Fed Square in Melbourne
Media Contact: NTMEC 0412352850
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