It is the final day of 2021. Time to take harvest. Today i'm updating my portfolio with a range of projects that came to light in this year. 2021 was a transformative time for me, becoming a father and embracing all the excitement and challenges that come along with that, I was fortunate to find time to work on some incredible projects and collaborate with many other talented artists, activists and performers.
Selfless Orchestra x Barefoot Bands
Members of the Orchestra travelled out to the desert to do some recording with Drew Goddard in the old Coolgardie Train station - the results of which will be coming out in 2022
Photo by Mel Drummond
The Epic of Gilgamesh @ Perth Festival w/ The Church of Belligerence
https://www.alyian.com.au/epic-of-gilgamesh-perth-festival-2021
Ninja brought back the Epic with aplomb, and we took it to The Rechabite with the help of the church - expect to see more of this in 2022 as we ramp up this reboot of this tale and take it to some even bigger stages and locations - TBA!
Photo by Adrian Thomson
Museum of Freedom and Tolerance - In Visible Ink 2021
https://www.alyian.com.au/mft-invisible-ink-2021
I was honoured to be asked to take care of the media and production for this crucial event at the WA Museum, showcasing marginalised voices in art and activism over 4 days.
Photo by Amber Bateup
Daniel T Searle - 'Poet's Dream' / 'Omnipolar'
https://www.alyian.com.au/danieltsearlepoetsdreamomnipolar
I finally finished the recordings of my late and loved friend Dan, releasing the music we recorded together years before, a double album in tribute to his memory. Miss you brotherman!
Injured Ninja - Gulnare Funk
https://www.alyian.com.au/injured-ninja-gulnare-funk
Our most insane video yet finally came out, Weekend at Epstein's style. Huge love to Dom for co-ordinating this hilarious shoot.
Deanna Hitti - 'Object of the Game'
https://www.alyian.com.au/object-of-the-game
I dived deep into backgammon, creating this projection mapped A/V and sound installation at Fremantle Arts Centre for Deanna's exhibition
Injured Ninja @ Dark Mofo 2021
https://www.alyian.com.au/injured-ninja-dark-mofo-2021
Ninja got the dream gig of travelling into the dark depth of Tassie in winter to perform at Dark Mofo. We a thrilled to pull it off. We took our 6 week old baby and he made friends with Thurston Moore. The best of times.
Photo by Adam DeVille
Tiller Rides
https://www.alyian.com.au/tiller-rides-crowdsourcing-video-2021
I hooked up with the geniuses at Tiller Rides to showcase their new electric bike which is now going into production! Congregations to the whole team!
Exoterica IV @ The Cannery Arts Centre
https://www.alyian.com.au/exoterica-iv-kepa-kurl-1
I was Artist in Residence at The Cannery in September and put together this massive multi projection and sound installation reflecting on my time in this beautiful region.
Wilyabrup Vertical Dance Video
The incredible Brenna Day asked me to produce the video for this gravity defying dance. Beautiful. Not yet released - so stay tuned to see the final product next year
APS Integration Circles
The Australian Psychedelic Society asked for assistance in hosting safe spaces for community building and harm reduction around substance use, four weeks of what we now realise was an essential space that was needed by many people in our community.
Mundaring Arts Centre
MAC asked me to help out with their Food for Thought, Hold and Nalda Searles exhibitions this year co-ordinating videography and promotion. It's always great working with the team at MAC and I look forward to doing some more work with you in the new year.
Injured Ninja - Additional Impact! Surplus Damage! Remix EP
Ninja put its stems out into the wild and came back with an awesome compilation of remixes that came out in December.