to trace a path through the dark

to trace a path through the dark is a performance conceived by Belinda Whitta, that opens and embodies a conversation with Earth.

Created using analogue photographic materials and processes to enable Earth the opportunity for self-representation. This is in the form of buried film, or earthly portraits. Using an analogue slide projector, these earthly portraits are projected alongside Belinda’s abstract and alternative haptic photography, as a conversation between the artist and this special body of land.

The artist’s complex relationship with this specific place is informed by their settler colonial ancestors' impact upon the land and environment. Sustainable analogue photography has been a way to heal this colonial gaze, and practice reciprocity. The photographic elements within this performance challenge the capability of traditional landscape photography to communicate the complexities of these intergenerational relationships, and prompt the question, who are we to photographically represent earth?

This performance is an immersive experience that will expand your sensory awareness of place, and deepen your appreciation of Earth.

what you need to know:

Please arrive on time so the performance can begin promptly. If you are late, once the performance begins you will not be let inside. This is to prevent distruption.

This event is hosted at TwentySix Gallery, it is an accessible, wheel-chair friendly space. If you have any specific accessibility needs please feel free to contact Belinda at [email protected].

Please see other associated events:

- evening of Monday 26th Septmeber (ticket by donation)

- 2pm on Sunday 6th October (no booking required)

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Twentysix Gallery, 26 Constable Street, Wellington, New Zealand