Mermaids in the Basement: Dark Mofo + Constance ARI
Images: Eden Meure
Lychandra Gieseman + Gabbee Stolp + FFLORA + Caitlin Fargher + Eliza Rogers
Bodies emerge from the depths of subterranean water worlds in nipaluna.
A forgotten river swallowed by streets sets the scene for a performative fashion show.
Once the performance concludes, sights and sounds will remain around the fountain until the festival is over, decaying into a wilted, slimy wreath. Watch video here.
Mermaids in the Basement is situated on the forgotten shoreline of timtumili minanya/Derwent River. Underneath trickles the rivulet, fresh water flowing from kunanyi, diverted through tunnels and drains, it flows ever onwards into its friend. When it floods, it remembers its old banks.
This is Muwinina Country. We pay our respects to the Muwinina People who cared for these waterways and this land, and we honour the Palawa/Pakana community as the continuing custodians of lutruwita/Tasmania, their Elders past present and emerging. This always was, and always will be Aboriginal land.
LOCATION
Railway Roundabout, Brooker Hwy, enter from Liverpool Street.
FASHION SHOW
SAT 11 JUNE (3 — 5PM)
EXHIBITION
SAT 11 + SUN 12 JUNE (3 — 10PM)
WED 15 — MON 20 JUNE (3 — 10PM)
Presented by
Dark Mofo 2022 + Constance ARI
Curated by
Lychandra Gieseman + Caitlin Fargher
Make up
Shanice Choku
Hair
Sam Shepperd
Video by
Ursula Woods