projectMUSE

projectMUSE is a new, in-development, solo dance-theatre work, exploring ideas of the archetypal feminine 'Muse', illusions of grandeur and the abstract concept of inspiration.

Directed, choreographed and performed by Hannah Tasker-Poland, the work is a culmination of her 12+ years experience of constantly being in some form of 'Muse' role for other artists, and how this role is acknowledged, utilized, abused or projected, and how inspiration or creation is drawn from these actions.

Where does the Muse wait? Is 'The Muse' in fact one lone female deity who serves all artists? What does she do when no-one needs her? Does she have a voice? Does she consent to this 'Muse' role?

2017 was spent researching and creating content and support material for the piece, including photo series, short films and an excerpt of the work, which debuted at The Opera House Wellington in September '17 to a 700+ strong audience.

EXCITING PROGRESS!

projectMUSE secured CNZ funding to develop the full-length work in 2018. This development period includes a full-time residency at Wellesley Studios Auckland in April, with 10 incredible collaborators on board, the majority of which are women - it is important for Hannah and ties in with the work to have strong females in the creative and technical roles!

During this development we will be experimenting with how we can incorporate spatialized audio, sonic performance, projection, body-paint and prosthetics in a live capacity.

GETTING BOOSTED!

The CNZ grant only covers half of our collaborators' fees for the pre-residency and full-time residency periods. Through Boosted we are seeking to raise the rest of the funds we need to pay our incredible artists.

The target we have set for this campaign is not the full amount we require but rather a more conservative starting point. If we can raise $7,000 we will be able to cover the generously discounted fees our collaborators have offered us. If we can raise more than $7,000 then we can pay all our collaborators closer to their industry rates, which would be amazing and is the goal!

YOUR INVITATION

We would like to inspire you to donate to projectMUSE. It'll be the best idea you've had all day.

Thank you so much in advance for supporting the creation of high-quality New Zealand art.