"phenomenal experience. inspiring and disturbing at the same time!"
"completely immersive experience that explored and exposed outbursts of emotion in a safe and reassuring manner"
"I took my earplugs out so I could drown myself in the guitars!"
"that was cheaper and more effective than any counselling session I've been too!"
Dispose of a bad mood lingering in your bones.
Rid yourself of a toxic feeling.
Convert a rotting thought into a glowing lightness
dark / write / taste / yell / sing / smash / wash / walk / pause / breathe
Following on from Rose's Complimentary Caravan this work also explores the 'power of words'. Bathe in a tummy rumbling soundtrack performed by five electric guitarists (earplugs supplied).Get negative thoughts off your chest in a dark protected and nurturing environment as you are guided through a series of ceremonies, each with a specific purpose to get you to a lighter place.
The first version of Insultations took place at the Natimuk Frinj Biennale in 2017 with support from Regional Arts Victoria, Musuem of Innocence Mildura & Natimuk Frinj Biennale.
PLAY AN EXCERPT FROM THE LIVE GUITAR SOUNDTRACK BY CLICKING ON THE ORANGE PLAY BUTTON BELOW.
Wooden boards handed out for writing insults.
Transferring negative energy into an egg.
Photos by Theresa Harrison - Natimuk Frinj Biennale 2017
The wearing of earplugs is advised.
Soundtrack provided by local electric guitarists.
Cleansing hand bath of herbs and epsom salts.
Walk with suitcases to make dreams come true.
Video instructions as guitar noise fills the room.