12 THREADS
This project brings together instrumentalists, singers, writers and composers to workshop and develop new Australian art songs in small groups. Working against traditional art song models, the project promotes group authorship and inter-disciplinarity in art song. All artists involved are part of the final product. The project broadens the scope and themes of contemporary Australian art songs and offers new repertoire to the music community. It also creates new artistic relationships within the group members.
PROJECT HISTORY
2021
The first version of THREADS was supported by the City of Sydney and VICKI LEE gallery. Twelve artists worked on three new art songs.
12 THREADS artists
Top: Alana Blackburn; Alice Girle; Ayako Ohtake; Zara Stanton. Middle: Julie Koh; Shastra Deo; Jermaine Chau; Melissa Coleman. Bottom: Eleanor Betts; Corrina Bonshek; Tasnim Hossain; Anisha Thomas
The three songs written were:
Aubade
19/6
I Hear Her Voice
12 THREADS artists at premiere, VICKI LEE gallery. Photo: Georgina Koureas