The Art of Black Grace 2/5

Black Grace presents The Art of Black Grace 2/5, in collaboration with Britomart Group.

HELP US REALISE OUR NEXT IMMERSIVE AND FREE TO ACCESS DIGITAL ART INSTALLATION

Talofa lava!

The Art of Black Grace is a series of state-of-the-art, first of-its-kind architectural, digital and immersive dance experiences suitable for the whole family, created in Aotearoa, by Black Grace Founder Neil Ieremia, ONZM. It’s a sensory exhibition that uses sophisticated technology to immerse audiences in an extraordinary world of dance, art and music.

The Art of Black Grace will ultimately comprise of five individual experiences. 1/5 premiered in 2022 and we’re now seeking your support to realise the creative vision for this second instalment.

2/5 is based on a series of kinetic movement paintings by Neil Ieremia and the Black Grace dancers, inspired by memories of Neil's mother’s colourful mu’umu’u dresses, his father’s aloha shirts, as well as the vibrant flora and fauna of the Pacific Islands.

This multi sensory experience will be displayed on large LED screens where audiences can wander past at their own pace.

In collaboration with Britomart Group the experience will be free of charge and held in the Atrium on Takutai, Britomart in November/December this year.

In the future, The Art of Black Grace 2/5 will be able to travel across the motu, popping up in all sorts of places and bringing Pacific-inspired art to life for all to experience.

Your donation at any level will help us present this experience free of charge and will assist with costs associated with filming in 8K resolution, post-production, equipment hire including screen, rigging, servers as well as technical labour.

Thank you for your support!
Fa’afetai tele lava!  

Image credit
Photographer: James Wasmer; Artistic Director: Neil Ieremia; Dancer: Demi-Jo Manalo