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Angelica Mesiti's installation, The Rites of When, at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, explores ancient rituals of seasonal celebrations and addresses the impact of climate change. The installation takes place in the Nelson Packer Tank, a large underground space with unique acoustics and visual challenges. Mesiti incorporates video, performers, music, and song to create a multisensory experience that is influenced by the structure of Stravinski's The Rite of Spring. The installation includes imagery of the night sky, a snow-capped pine forest, and a wheat harvest, highlighting the changing seasons and the effects of global heating. The Rites of When is a site-specific piece that cannot be replicated and is worth experiencing in person. [Extracted from the article] |
