At PICA we recognise that we are situated within the unceded lands of the Whadjuk people of the Noongar Nation. We pay our respects and offer our gratitude to Elders past and present, and to those emerging leaders in the community. We acknowledge all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and the importance of their care and continued connection to culture, community and Country.

Always was, always will be.

Galleries are closed until 7 February. Our exhibitions are always free.

Escape
Hang-Gliding Film Night

Escape<br>Hang-Gliding Film Night

Experience a night of Super8 films uncovered from the deep archives of the local hang-gliding community accompanied by a live score from Perth electronic music duo Hi Ok Sorry.

The screenings will be followed by a launch of the super limited-edition catalogue for Amy Perejuan-Capone’s exhibition Sky Cave at PICA. This unique catalogue features handmade screenprints by Danni McGrath, essays, and reproductions of the artist’s visual diary alongside the early aviation log-books of her father. Hear the artist speak with writer and curator Kelly Fliedner about her exhibition and gain an insight into the fascinating history of the pioneering hang-gliding community in WA (and what this has to do with contemporary art).

Ticketholders will have the first opportunity to buy the exhibition catalogue with a special discounted price on the night.
Catering will be provided and drinks will be available to purchase from PICABAR.
$10 + BF and $15 on the door

Amy Perejuan-Capone works between Fremantle, the Perth hills, the Western Australian wheatbelt, and international residencies. With a background in art and design, Perejuan-Capone continually returns to objects and the networks of agency held within them and, increasingly, the roles the environment, anxiety, personal history, and optimism play in this system. Her recent projects have taken a speculative approach, transforming processes and phenomena such as weather, flight, or public services along with personally significant elements such as memory, family, and class into critical ‘what-if’ scenarios. Perejuan-Capone is the recipient of numerous residencies, including most recently Asialink Taipei/Fremantle Exchange, Taiwan (2020); Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Centre, Shigaraki, Japan (2019); Upernavik Museum, Greenland (2017); Sirius Art Centre, Cobh, Ireland (2016);  SiM, Reykjavik, Iceland (2014, 2015); and NES, Skagaströnd, Iceland (2013).

Supporters

Image: Greg Perejuan & Christine Joy Perejuan, Radioactivity (film still), c.1978. Digitised 8mm film.

PICA’s ongoing programs are primarily supported by an investment from the State of Western Australia through the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries in association with Lotterywest, assistance from the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body. PICA is supported by the Visual Arts and Craft Strategy, an initiative of the Australian, State and Territory Governments. Sky Cave has been supported by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body; and the Western Australian Government through the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries. This event is part of IOTA21: Indian Ocean Craft Triennial, supported by Lotterywest. Sky Cave is supported by PICA’s Art Commissioners.

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