Join us for an evening of Alchemic ritual and celebration, as SAGE ARTS presents the opening of ~ ALCHEMY ~ with special performance of HOPE IN DARK PLACES by Beetle Miyela.

~ This event would like to acknowledge the Yuggera and Turrbal people, as this gathering will take place on stolen land and sovereignty has not been ceded. Always was and always will be Aboriginal Land. We also pay our deepest respects to Palestine and Sudan, as colonial injustice continues to impend suffering all over the world. ~

EVENT DETAILS

6:00pm - Exhibition opens/doors
7:00pm - "Hope in Dark Places" (performance begins)
8:00pm - Performance finish
8:00pm - 10:00pm - Enjoy the exhibition!Food and drink provided
Chair and floor seating available for performance
Wheelchair accessibility on request and street parking close by.

ABOUT ALCHEMY

‘Alchemy’ is an exhibition conceived of and curated by Isabelle Cowan and Ella Senbruns under the name Sage Arts. Nine artists have been invited to respond to the theme of Alchemy while collaborating with another artist in the show. The pairings will feature one jeweller/small object maker and one 2D artist. The aim of this is to create a variety of works based on the spiritual, chemical, religious or historical implications of alchemy. Artists are encouraged to respond in abstract ways to the changing of one thing to another, as well as engaging with current cultural or political transformations. Alchemy will also feature a performance and installation work from artist Beetle Miyela on the opening night.

ABOUT HOPE IN DARK PLACES

Inspired by the harmonious mending and transformational healing of the Japanese art known as, Kintsugi (Japanese: 金継ぎ, lit. 'golden joinery'). Hope In Dark Places is a performative art installation that metaphorically offers oneself an opportunity to tend to their wounds.Throughout the performance and extended exhibition of the work, one can lay their fears, worries or brokenness within a piece of gold thread and as they feel ready, they are invited to tie their thread to the work, slowly forming a collective weaving. The communal weaving of this golden web aims to create an experience for one to observe their own healing whilst bearing witness to the vulnerable transformation of others.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Beetle Miyela is a Magandjin-based, experimental sound and performance artist, with experience ranging across acting, sound healing and Japanese Butoh Dance. Dedicated to creating safe space for people to ‘journey back to their center,’ Miyela uses art as a medium to bridge the philosophy, the imaginary and the extraordinary. Drawing source from the beauty of mother nature and the complex dualities of her natural cycles.The performance will be accompanied with live SoundScape by artist, Dorian Dowse.
Also featuring costume design by artist/papermaker, Kanako Enokida.Image captured by Rivulev and edited by Beetle Miyela.Please book online as we have very LIMITED TICKETS! https://events.humanitix.com/alchemy-hope-in-dark-places

SEE YOU THERE!