Mermaids in the Basement

artists
Lychandra Anastasia Gieseman, Gabbee Stolp, FFLORA, Caitlin Fargher, Eliza Rogers
dates
11—20 June 2022
location
Railway Roundabout
collaborators
Lychandra Anastasia Gieseman, Caitlin Fargher
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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.

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.

FASHION SHOW
SAT 11 JUNE (3 — 5PM)
FREE, no need to book. 

Important information about Fashion Show:
~Entry ONLY from the Liverpool Street tunnel.
~Bring a rug to sit on and a snack to enjoy during the show.
No seats provided.
~dress for the weather, and we mean rain or frost!
~There will be no bar or toilets on site.
~Some Street parking available, we recommended parking at TMAG and walking up.
~ Parental guidance recommended for people under 16 years of age

EXHIBITION
SAT 11 + SUN 12 JUNE (3 — 10PM)
WED 15 — MON 20 JUNE (3 — 10PM)
FREE

address
Railway Roundabout
Brooker Hwy
artists
Lychandra Anastasia Gieseman
Gabbee Stolp
FFLORA
Caitlin Fargher
Eliza Rogers
collaborators
Lychandra Anastasia Gieseman
Caitlin Fargher
credits
Shanice Choku – Make Up
Sam Shepperd – Hair
Ursula Woods – Video
partners
Dark Mofo 2022
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CoH Creative Hobart
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