In development

THE ECHO OF OUR VOICE [working title]

The Echo of our Voice is a vocal and physical inquiry into the ways in which we discover and express ideas, feelings, nature, culture, beliefs and values; the ways in which we reflect on, extend and enjoy our creativity; our appreciation of the aesthetic.

We look to create a devised work that explores the realities of contemporary women who are vital, visible, and active; who seek an accurate reflection of themselves.

The work will be an intimate hybrid performance, using lights, audio-visual and sound, looking to push the boundaries of theatrical form.

TWO DAYS RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AS PART OF ROBERT DRAFFIN’S WORKSHOP:

ARTISTS INVOLVED

Performers/devisers: Lara Kerestes & Iris Gaillard
Dramaturg/Outside Eye: Tanya Dickinson
Composer: Tom Hogan

MOOD BOARD

MOO – [Reframing the complexity of the contemporary world as bounty]

A transformative experience to re-envisage the complexity of the contemporary world by reframing it as bounty,
Using two key values: Creativity and Community.
Presented as a ritualised participatory journey: part ritual, part immersive theatre, part game.
In development in 2015.

MOO – Participating Artists

Iris Gaillard – Director

Daniel Moulds – Designer Part I – The MOOseum of Complexity

Eloise Kent – Designer Part II – Game & Craft room(s)

Chantal Marks – Designer Part III – Encounter with MOO & Multicultural Barbecue

Robert Draffin – Mentor – Consultant in Ritualistic Performance

Journey Part I – The ‘MOOseum’ of Complexity

Give a context to the phenomenon
MOOseum space itself is an experience of Complexity (E.g. labyrinthine structure)
Display of art works showing artists’ experience on growing complexity. (Artists = applicant, key collaborators and/or guest artists to be recruited.)
A Guided Tour: ‘Guides’/Performers direct the audience through the aisles.

Designer: Daniel Moulds

Daniel’s Past Work

Set & Costume design for The Prodigal Son directed by Iris Gaillard (VCA 2014). First collaboration of Iris & Daniel. A colour changing cycle creating an hypnotic fever dream with a set specifically designed to react to the light.

Photo by Sarah Walker

Ashton Sly, Alexander Rigney & Jim Coulson. Photo by Sarah Walker

Conception & design of Curiositas Arte Factum as part of the NotFair Art Fair exhibition, titled « Primal Mutation ». (1000 Pound Bend, Melbourne CBD. 2012)

The piece reflects Daniel’s fascination of mythology and ancient prophecies. He embraces media archaeology – pondering, forgotten, obsolete or otherwise dead media and incorporates elements of storytelling, forgery, prophecy, mysticism and alchemy. This collection of ‘artifacts’ challenges the viewer to consider their cultural ‘significance.’