PICA
July – October 2018
PICA recognises that we are situated on the lands of the Whadjuk (Perth region) people of the Nyoongar nation and we wish to pay our respects to the traditional custodians of this Country. We also pay our respects to all First Nations people – their cultures and their continuing connection to land, waters, community and the arts.
Cover Image: Howl, Aphids. Photo: Bryony Jackson
Contents
2 What’s On 4
Greater Together
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Howl | Aphids
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Artefact | Aphids
10 please open hurry | Amalia Pica 12 A Self Portrait | Khaled Sabsabi 14
Program callout
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Artist in residence
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Information for families
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Education Program
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PICA Donors
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Art Addicts Membership Program
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Plan your visit
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About PICA
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PICA Partners & Acknowledgements 1
What’s On
July Tuesday 03 July | 11am – 1pm Stitch & Bitch Quilting Workshop PICA Reading Room | $20
Saturday 28 July | 5.15pm Artefact | Aphids Perth Cultural Centre Screen | FREE
Tuesday 10 July | 1 – 2pm Cardboard Carpentry Workshop PICA Reading Room | $10
27 – 28 July | 7.30pm Howl | Aphids PICA Central Galleries
Saturday 14 July | 1 – 2pm NAIDOC Week: Stories From Her PICA Central Galleries | FREE
16 – 24 July Howl Artist Lab See page 17 for details
Saturday 21 July Greater Together All PICA Galleries
August Friday 03 August | 6.30pm Exhibition Openings please open hurry | Amalia Pica A Self Portrait | Khaled Sabsabi All PICA Galleries | FREE
04 August – 07 October please open hurry | Amalia Pica PICA Westend Gallery | FREE
– Times are subject to change, please check our website before your visit
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July – October
September 04 August – 07 October A Self Portrait | Khaled Sabsabi PICA Central Galleries | FREE
Saturday 04 August | 11am – 12pm The Communication Series: Conversations between Species with Amalia Pica PICA Performance Space | FREE
Saturday 04 August | 1pm – 2pm In Conversation: Eugenio Viola and Khaled Sabsabi PICA Performance Space | FREE
Saturday 22 September | 2pm – 4pm The Communication Series: Beginner’s AUSLAN PICA Performance Space | $20
October Wednesday 10 October | 6pm – 7pm Mental Heath Week: Self Care in the Arts PICA Performance Space | FREE
Saturday 18 August | 1pm – 2pm An Illustrated Lecture with Yao Jui-Chung PICA Performance Space | FREE
Tuesday 21 August | 6pm – 7pm Open Studio: Yao Jui-Chung PICA Galleries | FREE
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GREATER TOGETHER 21 July WE ARE GREATER TOGETHER WHEN WE PARTY TOGETHER.
PICA is throwing a curated party for everyone – the enthusiasts already up close and admirers standing at a distance, long-time donors and casual visitors. For one night only Greater Together will transform the building with a collision of art, party vibes and shared experiences. Join us your way - become a donor and feast at the pre-party banquet from 6.30pm or come from 8.30pm for an access-allareas experience featuring Melbourne’s extreme theatrics duo THE HUXLEYS, local DJ sets and new performance bringing you closer together late into the night.
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Greater Together is PICA’s first annual fundraiser party. A moment to come together and be your most fabulous self as we celebrate the part you play in Perth’s home for contemporary arts. Presale tickets: $35 Door sales: $45 To become a donor, contact Jo Malone on philanthropy@pica.org.au This is an 18+ event. Tickets on sale now.
Image: The Huxleys, Where Have All the Flowers Gone?, 2016
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Howl Aphids 27 & 28 July, 7.30pm “Deliciously, arrogantly transgressive” Esther Anatolitis
WA PREMIERE Do those who object to contemporary art prefer community parades? Howl is a celebration of 15 significant moments in art history. A ritual procession starring a sculpture of Captain Cook, thousands of sunflower seeds and a killer whale named Tilikum. A requiem that is unquestionably queer, arguably dangerous and probably obscene. Performed by four women. Scored by Mozart himself. Created by Willoh S. Weiland, Lara Thoms and Lz Dunn, Howl commemorates controversy – from the furore aroused over a feminist selfportrait and the outrage at a rainbow being burnt repeatedly in a public square, to the indignation of artists arrested on suspicion of bio-terrorism. Howl energetically probes the reactions art can invoke, and the perspective that history permits. Presented by PICA
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PICA Galleries Tickets: Standard: $32 | Member: $26 Concession & Groups 6+: $22 Duration: 60 mins Recommended age: 15+ WARNING: Nudity and adult themes
An Aphids Production Created and performed: Willoh S. Weiland, Lara Thoms & Lz Dunn Direction: Mish Grigor Publication Design: Rebecca McCauley Original sound design: Emah Fox Original set construction: Yvette Turnbull
Howl Artist Lab Callout: See page 15 for details about participating in Aphids’ professional development lab.
Image: Bryony Jackson
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Artefact Aphids 28 July, 5.15pm
WA PREMIERE
Perth Cultural Centre Screen | FREE Duration: 30 mins
A funeral for obsolete technology. Artefact commemorates the mysterious phenomenon of brand disappearance from Blackberry to Nokia to Atari. It is a tribute to the immortal consumer icons we have internationally adored, and the intimate and fickle ways we worship them. Originally commissioned for the International Prize for Live Art, the performance and film was created by Willoh S. Weiland and JR Brennan over six months with the community of Kuopio, Finland. It stars some of its best loved choirs, death metal singers, funeral directors and stone masons. Part documentation and part video clip, Artefact farewells the products that have formed us.
Original Concept: Willoh S. Weiland Created by: Willoh S. Weiland & JR Brennan Music Direction and Original Composition: JR Brennan Cinematography: Kim Saarinen (FI) with Matthew Gingold & Lasse Hartikainen Edited by: Kim Saarinen Artefact design: Willoh S. Weiland & Susan Cohn Collaborating artists: Matthew Gingold, Julian Crotti, Emile Zile & Shocker_TV Text for music: JR Brennan with Anna Akhmatova, MS DOS, Jose Saramago & “Birch Bark Letter no 22” Text for performance: Willoh S. Weiland & Emile Zile
For this live screening in Perth, audience members will be able to participate in an interactive SMS performance during the film via their mobile phones. Presented by PICA & Disrupted Festival of Ideas
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Artefact contains a live participatory SMS experience. Bring your phone and sign up to the SMS service on site.
Image: Artefact, Willoh S. Weiland and JR Brennan, Aphids and the ANTI Contemporary Art Festival. Photo: Pekka Mäkinen
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please open hurry Amalia Pica 04 August – 07 October
With a series of new commissioned works, Amalia Pica explores the techniques, potential, and shortcomings of communication between different species. The project is a continuation of Pica’s longstanding consideration of language, comprehension, misunderstanding, translation, and listening. Through sculpture, photography, installation, performance and video, Pica’s work investigates how we communicate beyond the barriers of language.
Born during Argentina’s dictatorship, Pica explores the relationship between form and politics, and between history and representation. This is the artist’s first solo exhibition in Australia. Curated at PICA by Eugenio Viola and developed in partnership with The Institute of Modern Art, Brisbane, and The Power Plant, Toronto, with the generous support of the Keir Foundation.
PICA Westend Gallery Opening: Friday 3 August 6.30pm – 8.30pm
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Image: Amalia Pica, Extended ears, 2017. Photo: Louis Lim
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A Self Portrait Khaled Sabsabi 04 August – 07 October
Working across mediums, borders, cultures, and disciplines, Khaled Sabsabi explores the complexities of place, identity, displacement, and ideological differences associated with migrant experiences and marginalisation to promote cultural awareness and acceptance.
Lebanese born and Australian based, Sabsabi’s practice is informed by moving between communities, and attempts to enlighten our understanding of universaldynamics - a more complex and unknowable task than looking into our own identities.
A Self Portrait is the biggest survey exhibition of Sabsabi’s work to date and features a new commission as well as several works not previously exhibited.
Curated by Eugenio Viola
PICA Central Galleries Opening: Friday 3 August 6.30pm – 8.30pm
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Image: Khaled Sabsabi, A Self Portrait (detail), 2018
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2018 Studio Residency Callout
Studio Residency Expressions of interest are now open for PICA’s self-directed studio residency program. Studio spaces in PICA’s historic building in the Perth Cultural Centre are available for 8 week residencies between September – December 2018.
PICA’s studios provide a flexible space for research, dialogue, experimentation and the development of new work. We welcome applications from artists working at all stages of their career and in any medium.
PICA x North Metropolitan TAFE Studio Residency In partnership with North Metropolitan TAFE, PICA is calling for expressions of interest from artists, curators and arts professionals to undertake a 5 week self-directed residency in Perth between November – December 2018. This opportunity is open to artists, curators and arts professionals who live outside of the Perth metropolitan area, either regionally in WA, interstate or internationally.
The selected applicants will be supported by PICA’s Exhibitions team and will receive advice, general technical support and critical feedback across the duration of their residency. EOIs for all residency opportunities will be accepted until Monday 23 July. For more information and to submit an EOI visit pica.org.au.
This residency includes accommodation in a 2 bedroom self-serviced apartment and a shopfront studio space in Perth’s cultural precinct of Northbridge, in close vicinity to PICA.
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Image: Bryony Jackson
2018/19 Performance Program Callout
Performance
Howl Artist Lab Callout
PICA is calling for expressions of interest from performance artists and companies to be considered for opportunities in 2019:
PICA is seeking EOIs from WA artists to participate in an intensive professional development lab as part of Howl.
• Commissioning and creative development of new performance works • Presentation of existing performance works
Selected artists will work one on one with Willoh S. Weiland, Lara Thoms, Lz Dunn and Mish Grigor to realise the Perth presentation of Howl. Visit pica.org.au for more information on how to apply.
EOIs for the Performance program will be accepted from 9 July – 24 August. For more information and to submit an EOI visit pica.org.au
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Artist in Residence
Sacha Barker (WA) 18 June – 29 July
Yao Jui-Chung (TWN) 01 August – 27 August
Sacha Barker’s art practice seeks to extend understandings of traditional art media. Her handmade textile works and installations use humble materials to explore concepts of narrative, personal history and socio-cultural meanings. Barker’s slow, laboured practice exists in direct contrast with expanding forms of digital production and consumption, her attention to detail amplifying connections between ‘the maker’ and ‘the made’.
Yao Jui-Chung is a researcher, lecturer, curator and artist based in Taipei whose broad practice incorporates photography, installation and painting. Yao is known for projects that studiously document built urban environments and investigate the social and political foundations on which they are constructed. Mirage is a project that began in 2010 in collaboration with a group of student photographers known as the Lost Society Document. With his collaborators, Yao chronicles disused and abandoned public properties. This project sparked an ongoing public conversation about the allocation of government funding and use of public land across Taiwan.
During her residency Sacha will explore the potential for participation and the performative aspects of her practice through her ongoing project Thingship. Thingship is an intricate, compartmentalised cardboard vessel; a craft for transporting small handheld objects across time and space. Objects are concealed in the ships compartments and studio visitors are invited to exchange their own things with the Thingship.
This residency is supported by North Metropolitan TAFE and Minderoo Foundation. Sacha will host a workshop, Cardboard Carpentry on July 10. Visit pica.org.au to book your spot.
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During his residency Yao will explore Perth’s metropolitan landscape, undertaking site-specific research and meeting with local collaborators.
This residency is supported by Kuandu Museum of Fine Art, Taipei; City of Perth, North Metropolitan TAFE and Turner Galleries, Perth Yao Jui-Chung will present free illustrated lecture on August 18. Visit pica.org.au to register.
Image: Yao Jui-Chung, Pet: Shit, 2018
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Information for Families
PICA offers fun ways for families and people of all ages to encounter and learn more about contemporary art and the world around them.
Our friendly front of house staff and gallery attendants are full of information about the exhibitions and performances at PICA. They make sure that the experiences of all our visitors are as memorable as possible, by offering fun facts, thoughtful insights and the best local knowledge in town. Year round, PICA offers free all age activities in our reading room. These are artist designed, hands-on making or writing experiences for everyone to participate in. They are inspired by the themes in our exhibitions or performances and often result in multitudes of mini masterpieces. Free activity sheets for children keep our young visitors entertained by allowing them to explore the world of contemporary art in their own way.
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Artist-led workshops for both children and adults are offered during school holidays and on some weekends, inviting our visitors to experiment with the latest in contemporary art materials and methods. Be sure to check out the PICA website for more information about how to make your visit as immersive as possible. For more information about our free activities and event, go to pica.org.au
Education Program
PICA’s Education Program brings students, teachers and the community up close and personal with contemporary artists, performers and other innovators across a wide range of disciplines through an exciting program of events, activities and online resources including performances, guided exhibition tours, artist-led workshops and education notes.
Image: Kira Rikkers
PICA can offer specially tailored tours and workshops for primary, secondary and tertiary visual arts, dance, theatre and music students. For more details on how to book group tours, performances and workshops see pica.org.au/learn, email info@pica.org.au, or call (08) 9228 6300.
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Become a PICA Donor
In 2017, PICA donors contributed to programs that facilitated PICA’s support for 264 artists, educational experiences for 3,983 students and the presentation of over 106 exhibitions, performances, events and activities.
Become a PICA donor and make a world of difference to our community.
Give annually, quarterly or monthly and join us in being greater together.
Together with other committed donors the combined impact of your generosity ensures that PICA remains free to all, nourishes the artistic ambitions of artists and sustains the PICA lifelong learning program.
Visit pica.org.au/support or contact Jo Malone on philanthropy@pica.org.au.
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Image: Toni Wilkinson
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Art Addicts Membership Program
Become an Art Addict today and you’ll join an energetic group of art lovers passionate about supporting local art institutions doing great things.
Membership Prices Concession: $30 | Standard: $40 Couple: $60 | Organisation: $100
For full details, visit pica.org.au/join/art-addicts
Access discounts and special offers from our partners • The Alex Hotel • Art Gallery of Western Australia Shop • Black Swan State Theatre Company • The Blue Room Theatre • Chicho Gelato • City Toyota • Co3
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• Francoforte Spaghetti Bar • Generics • Highgate Continental • Jacksons Drawing Supplies • Lil Toastface • Livingstone’s Urban Jungle • Luna Palace Cinemas • No Mafia
• Planet Northside • PICA Bar & Cafe • Pretzel Northbridge • RTR FM 92.1 • Shadow Wine Bar • UWA Publishing • William Topp
Image: Dan Grant
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Plan your Visit How to get here
Bookings
PICA is in the heart of the Perth Cultural Centre at 51 James St, Northbridge. It is open Tuesday – Sunday 10am – 5pm.
Online: pica.org.au Phone: (08) 9228 6300 Box office: At PICA reception Box Office Open Monday – Sunday, 10am – 5pm and 1 hour before show start.
PICA is easily accessed via public transport. From Perth Train Station, travel across the overpass towards the Perth Cultural Centre. When travelling by bus, Transperth’s free Blue CAT buses provide the closest pick-up and drop-off points on Beaufort St. Visit transperth.com.au for journey suggestions. When driving to PICA, two very convenient City of Perth car parks are located close by. Enter the State Library Car Park via Francis Street, or the Cultural Centre Car Park via Roe Street. Visit cityofperthparking.com.au for more information. ACROD car parking is available within the Perth Cultural Centre precinct. Bookshop Visit PICA’s bookshop for the latest art publications and magazines, as well as publications and catalogues produced by PICA for our past and current exhibitions. PICA Bar Open 10am till late Tuesday – Sunday, PICA Bar is the perfect place to grab a bite and a drink before or after a visit to our performance space or galleries. Visit picabar.com.au for menus and information.
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Wheelchair Access All gallery spaces are wheelchair accessible. Wheelchair bookings can be made for all PICA performances. Please book over the phone or in person at PICA so that we can make note of your requirements. Wheelchair accessible toilets are available. Companion Card The Companion Card admits carers to shows as complimentary guests. Holders of this card are welcome to attend any performance presented by PICA. All companion card bookings must be made over the phone or in person at PICA. Large print texts Large print versions of texts accompanying exhibitions and performances are available from Front of House upon request. Special Access Bookings For all other access requirements please contact PICA to ensure we can make your experience as comfortable as possible.
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About PICA The Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts is one of Australia’s leading centres for the development and presentation of contemporary art. Housed in a large and striking heritage building in the heart of Perth, PICA is the city’s focal point for those wishing to experience the best of Australian and international visual, performance and interdisciplinary art. PICA is both a producing and presenting institution that runs a year-round program of changing exhibitions, seasons in contemporary dance, theatre and performance, artistic residencies and interdisciplinary projects.
It boasts one of the largest and most breath-taking exhibition spaces in Australia and has become known for the leading role it plays in the presentation of significant new work. The organisation’s mission is to create defining moments for artists, art forms and audiences. Its key aim is to promote, support and present contemporary arts and to stimulate discussion around the arts and broader cultural issues. Not constrained by convention, PICA gives artists and audiences a glimpse of what is possible.
PICA Staff & Board Director General Manager Senior Curator Producer Exhibitions Manager Development Manager Communications Manager Front of House Manager Marketing Assistant and Events Coordinator Development Officer Graphic Designer Finance Officer Technical Consultants Greater Together Producer
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Amy Barrett–Lennard Caris Harper Eugenio Viola Tim Carter Charlotte Hickson Jo Malone Kira Rikkers Jenn Garland
Chair Robyn Glindemann
Zoe Hollyoak Sophie Johnston Tim Meakins Suzanne Fielding Illuminating Possibility Sarah Rowbottam
Board Members Abdul-Rahman Abdullah Susanna Castleden Joanne Farrell Neil Fernandes Kenley Gordon
Deputy Chair Marco D’Orsogna Treasurer James Brown
Image: OK Media
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PICA Thanks Government Partners
Automotive Partner
Freight Partner
Supporting Partners
Major Partner
Beverage Partners
Major Exhibition Partner
Project Partners
ART AMBASSADORS
DIRECTORS CIRCLE
Presenting Partners
Greater Together Media Partner
Greater Together Hospitality Partner
PICA thanks its members and donors for their ongoing support.
Acknowledgements
The Perth screening of Artefact is presented by PICA and Disrupted Festival with the support of the MRA Perth Cultural Centre Screen.
Howl is supported by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body. Howl was originally performed for the Festival of Live Art with the support of Arts House and the Besen Family, Melbourne, 2016. Aphids is supported by the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria and the City of Melbourne through its 2018-20 Arts and Culture Triennial Program.
Artefact was originally a co-production by APHIDS with ANTI - Contemporary Art Festival, Kuopio, Finland, as part of the 2017 ANTI Festival International Prize for Live Art commission. This project was supported by HIAP international artists residencies, the Saastamoinen Foundation and the Australian Government through the Australia Council for the Arts, its arts funding and advisory body.
This guide is kindly printed by Scott Print.
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Perth Cultural Centre 51 James St Northbridge pica.org.au | 9228 6300 @pica_perth
Gallery Open Tue – Sun | 10am – 5pm Box Office Open Mon – Sun | 10am – 5pm and 1 hour before show start