Entries by Ian Clothier

SCANZ 2013: The substance of experience

In the research of light, sound and other energies, exploration and discovery through technology allows the invisible to be made visible and the intangible, tangible. These are the realms of science and art, understandings of measuring and expressing narratives of these energies. Maori knowledge or matauranga has identified, interlinked and organized these phenomena within a complex but inclusive genealogical framework. The implication is, that every individual is connected to each other, to all things, and to nature itself, therefore the environment must be treated accordingly.

Notions of the metaphysical are fundamental to an indigenous view, and increasingly re-occurring in a western view, as scientific information cannot deliver these understandings but a convergence offers new knowledge pathways.

Week two residency

Part of the SCANZ 2013 3rd nature residency involves engaging with the local community. Consequently we are shaping up days where we have some contextual discussion, then local guests take us through such aspects as programming LEDs, weaving, eco activism, geolocating projects, Matauranga Maori and working across borders of culture and science. These are workshop type activities of 1-2 hours duration and attendance is voluntary.

Week one residency

Part of the SCANZ 2013 3rd nature residency involves engaging with the local community. Consequently we are shaping up days where we have some contextual discussion, then local guests take us through such aspects as programming LEDs, weaving, eco activism, geolocating projects, Matauranga Maori and working across borders of culture and science. These are workshop type activities of 1-2 hours duration and attendance is voluntary.

SCANZ 2013 map

View SCANZ2013 map in a larger map   Govett-Brewster Art Gallery 40 Queen Street, New Plymouth, New Zealand Phone: +64-6 759 6060 | http://govettbrewster.com Opening hours – 10.00am—5.00pm daily (Closed Christmas Day) Curatorial partners for SCANZ 2013. Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading contemporary art gallery. Puke Ariki 1 Ariki Street, New Plymouth, New Zealand Phone: +64 […]

Accommodation information

Residency and Hui symposium options for stay

For residency artists particularly, we recommend Te Henui Lodge. The lodge consists of two buildings, which were formerly student halls of residence, now run as a stand alone business. Consequently they are practically on the WITT campus, which is the site of the residency. They are clean, have good wifi and the building for short term stay (which is where SCANZ people stay) is going to be refurbished according to the new owners.

Travel information

Residency dates: Arrive Friday 18 January 2013

We are asking residents to arrive in New Plymouth by Friday 18th January. This is to allow us to leave early on the 19th, for Parihaka. This marae was the location of an important passage of peaceful resistance led by Te Whiti and Tohu, leaders of the Parihaka community in the colonial period.

Andrew Thomas

Andrew Thomas has contributed audio to the project, adding a dimension of Navajo (Dineh) culture to Wai. Biography Andrew Thomas is a contemporary Dineh (Navajo Nation) flute player. He gives thanks to his extended family: Haltsooí Diné’e (maternal)—Meadow People Clan, Bit’ahníí (paternal)—Folded Arms Clan, Kin Yaa’áanii (maternal grandparents)—Towering House Clan, and Tsé Nahabilnii (paternal grandparents)—Over […]

pou hihiri

Pou Hihiri – The Womb of the Universe Project team Dr Te Huirangi Waikerepuru, Poutua, Kaumatua (Elder), Author Te Urutahi Waikerepuru, Concept Designer & Artist Julian Priest, Custom Electronics Tom Greenbaum, Custom Electronics Craig McDonald, Graphics Artist Sophie Jerram & Dugal McKinnon – Sound Effects Artist statement The Pou Hihiri is a representation of the […]

Wai dawn opening

Wai will open at dawn, 6.53am September 19th 2012 at 516 Arts, 516 Central Ave SW Albuquerque,  led by Dr Te Huirangi Waikerepuru, as part of ISEA 2012 Albuquerque Machine Wilderness. All welcome.   There will also be a special session of ISEA, at OFFCENTER in Albuquerque from 12 to 1.45pm on Sunday23rd September. All welcome […]