Warburton
Scenes on the Yarra was an inter-disciplinary walking performance that took the audience on a journey through the land and waters of the Wurundjeri people on the banks of the Yarra River in Warburton, the place of mist and shadows. Sites have history, personalities, moods and soul. It is the site specific artist’s job to instinctively bring the hidden or real stories to life in the site/space.
This Site Specific Performance responded to the intrinsic qualities of the site (the Yarra) and uncovered the forgotten histories and everyday lives that have been inherently connected over time to this location. This included scenes, vignettes, story telling, music and instillations that were visually alluring and emotive, as well as exploring the natural environment and celebrated our connection to this river.
Over 5 days, 20 of Australia's young and emerging artists, writers, dancers, performers and musicians met to create this wonderful summer evening of participation, community involvement and awe.
Scenes on the Yarra was an initiative produced by Jeminah Reidy in which she brought together the many elements that created this brilliant event. With the support of Melbourne Water and the Shire of Yarra Ranges Jeminah was able to unite environmentalists, specialist in their fields, story tellers and keepers of knowledge that were prepared to share with the group, their understanding of their connection with the Yarra River. The first two days of the workshop were spent sharing and listening to stories and information, and they participated in singing workshops conducted by Santha Press. The narratives were then personalised by the different members of the group who then worked diligently for the next 3 days creating their own element for the performance. Jeminah, with much assistance from the group was able to put together the art works to create a site specific performance that over 200 people enjoyed on a warm summer eve.
This Site Specific Performance responded to the intrinsic qualities of the site (the Yarra) and uncovered the forgotten histories and everyday lives that have been inherently connected over time to this location. This included scenes, vignettes, story telling, music and instillations that were visually alluring and emotive, as well as exploring the natural environment and celebrated our connection to this river.
Over 5 days, 20 of Australia's young and emerging artists, writers, dancers, performers and musicians met to create this wonderful summer evening of participation, community involvement and awe.
Scenes on the Yarra was an initiative produced by Jeminah Reidy in which she brought together the many elements that created this brilliant event. With the support of Melbourne Water and the Shire of Yarra Ranges Jeminah was able to unite environmentalists, specialist in their fields, story tellers and keepers of knowledge that were prepared to share with the group, their understanding of their connection with the Yarra River. The first two days of the workshop were spent sharing and listening to stories and information, and they participated in singing workshops conducted by Santha Press. The narratives were then personalised by the different members of the group who then worked diligently for the next 3 days creating their own element for the performance. Jeminah, with much assistance from the group was able to put together the art works to create a site specific performance that over 200 people enjoyed on a warm summer eve.
