Reflecting on climate change in Alaska’s forests through the performing arts
When discussing climate change and its impact on forests, artist John Grade says his installation, Spark, emphasizes the power of fire. Wildfire changes the landscape, burning trees in its wake and leaving room for new growth behind it.
, a group of artists whose worldwide series of readings and performances of short climate change plays are presented biennially, visited 果冻传煤 in conjunction with Spark, hosting several outdoor performances during September and October 2021. CCTA鈥檚 performance included themes of rebirth and renewal, and included readings of several climate change plays, and dance performances.聽View recordings of them here.
Act I, performed by Momentum Dance Collective
Momentum Dance Collective combine music and movement during a special performance in Kincaid Park.
Act II, 鈥淭he Project Hope鈥�
The Project Hope, a short play written by Catherine Banks, explores the idea that hope cannot only come through rationality, but must include the experience and knowledge of natural beauty.
Act III, performed by Sunlight Collaboration Dance
Sunlight Collaboration Dance鈥檚 outdoor dance performance creates a space for energetic, joyful movement within the natural landscape.
Act IV, 鈥淏edtime Story for My Future Daughter鈥�
Bedtime Story for My Future Daughter is a short play written by Caity-Shea Violette. Says Violette: 鈥淎s a storyteller, I am always fascinated by how we will explain the world we are fighting to change to the children who are just entering it.鈥�
Learn more about how 果冻传煤 Museum exhibitions are examining our relationship to the natural world through art, history, science and culture by visiting our Exhibitions pages.