It's good to see that the Millais Gallery is continuing with its Off-Site projects while it remains "homeless". They have now commissioned artist Victoria Wareham to create an exciting site-specific installation at the Bargate Mall in Southampton, opening this Saturday. Victoria has worked alongside local musicians Brian Hooper and Jeff Henry, and using historical songs about Southampton has created a “phantom choir”.
In a collaboration with local composers, singers and the SoCo Community Music Project, this choir will perform a vocal quartet adaptation of “Looking Back” - a reminiscent look at a the city’s historical landmarks.
The essence of this performance will be captured in a series of audio and visual recordings. Visitors to the installation will trigger the recordings and awaken what seems to be a gathering of invisible musicians.
If you would like to know more about this project, Victoria Wareham will be discussing the installation on Saturday 26 February, or check out the website: www.solent.ac.uk/millais
LOOKING BACK,
19 February - 27 March 2011
PREVIEW: Saturday 19 February 2pm until 5pm
Live music from by Brian Hooper and Jeff Henry.
PUBLIC TALK: Saturday 26 February at 2pm.
Victoria Wareham will discuss the installation.
LOCATION: Unit 26, Bargate Mall, East Bargate, Southampton, SO14 1HF.
OPENING TIMES: Thursday to Sunday, 11am - 5pm.
Millais Gallery and Millais Off-Site Projects, Southampton Solent University, East Park Terrace
Southampton SO14 0YN
Call: 023 8031 9916 Email: millais.gallery@solent.ac.uk
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