Overview
How much we do we really know about Arab Near Eastern culture? Probably not nearly as much as we should. Don’t start fretting though, as the Brisbane Powerhouse is hosting an evening exhibit by the hands of talented Amber Hansen that encapsulates this experience in a no means conventional way. Sounds of dis-ORIENTation is an innovation that strays beyond predictable art platforms, to explore a cultural unknown.
Hansen is a jack of many artistic trades. She incorporates elements of music technology, traditional, contemporary and experimental contexts of Arabic performing arts. More specifically, she presents this particular work as ambersound – an experimental music guise that utilises sound art, electronic, acoustic and visual elements in a cross-cultural context.
And while, on her own, this is a more than impressive exhibit, it goes beyond following Amber’s own life long journey and relationship with her Lebanese heritage, with guest artists from around Australia and overseas will featuring live on stage and via skype to share there own experiences as a native, diaspora or foreigner.
Sounds of dis-ORIENTation will be held at the Powerhouse Brisbane for one night only - grab your ticket pronto.