Polyphony for Intertidal Ecologies - with Geoff Robinson

Situated at Monmar/Point Nepean on Bunurong Country, this outdoor performance engages with the ecologies of the intertidal zone - the area where land and sea meet - focusing on the complex relations of pollution with these coastal environments.

The performance will be presented after a day workshop of collaboration and creative field work with Geoff Robinson and ten participants. The participants will bring their experience of engaging with intertidal hydro listening and plastic pollution collection to perform a sound score generated for the performance. Here's a few of the performers participating on the day!

Bridget Hillebrand - is an interdisciplinary artist based in Naarm/Melbourne-Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Country. Her recent projects reflect upon human impact on shifting ecological systems. 

Elijah Cristiano - is studying the Master of Photography at RMIT University, engaging in practice-based research that challenges anthropocentrism by emphasising relational, interconnected ecologies in the context of deep time.

Georgia Nowak - is a PhD candidate at MADA in Fine Arts and her research focus is on hydrological injustice and how visual (and sound) media can contribute to an alternative mode of being with water. I hope to reveal relationships with the non-human and the importance of recognising cultural water as it flows, displacing the dispossession seen in Australia through aqua nullius. 

Charity Edwards - is a lecturer and architect who collaborates with artists and scientists to create objects, spaces and urban strategy. Her research charts the urbanisation of remote and off-world environments.

vāimanatu avene - Tuvaluan and Irish artist, parent and researcher raised and living on unceeded Kulin lands. They use creative practice to explore and grapple with complex themes of being both settler and indigenous to other lands, committed to a liberatory Land Back future.

We invite you to experience this live public performance that speculates a glimpse into the possible futures of our planet’s coastal environments. Don't miss this thought-provoking event that blends environmental awareness with experimental sound art.

Please arrive at 6pm for a 6.15pm start and allow a few minutes to walk from the car park to the performance area.

Location: Cottage #5, Police Point Shire Park, Portsea. This is the land when you first enter Point Nepean National Park. Please park in the gravel car park at the beginning of Franklands Drive. After entering Point Nepean National Park, Franklands Drive is the first street on the right. There will be signage to direct you.
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Access: 
-The event will be held outside at the back of Police Point Cottage 5. A combination of fold out stools and firm plastic chairs with arm rests will be available.
-Wheelchair and ambulant access from the carpark across 100 metres of bitumen and firm dirt road with mild decline/incline, then 10 meters of firm mown grass to an outdoor concrete area where performance will be held.
-Accessible toilet situated at Police Point Shire public toilets (at former Point Nepean Information Centre) across Defence Road from the event carpark. 
-MPRG staff will be available to assist on the day.
-Please let us know of your access requirements to attend the event. 

If the weather is unfavourable and we cannot proceed, you will be notified and refunds given.

For any further questions about the performance or access information, please contact mprg@mornpen.vic.gov.au

Image: Intertidal zone hydrophone recording (image supplied by Geoff Robinson)

When

Location

Cottage #5, Police Point Shire Park, Portsea. (Parkland at the entrance to Point Nepean National Park)

Franklands Drive, Portsea, 3944, View Map