Living Landscapes: Ecology of Rasa - Performances and Conversation

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Description

Step into an immersive world crafted by artist Gautam Rangan where projection, spoken word, and dance come together. Inspired by 16th Century Ragamala paintings, this three-night series will transform the USC Pacific Asia Museum courtyard into a dynamic landscape of light, sound, sculpture, and movement, and will include performances, conversation, and exploration of the interactive installation.

Living Landscapes
Installation Art by Gautam Rangan
Created in collaboration with Kaya Press
Featuring work by authors Lalbihari Sharma, Rajiv Mohabir, Ansley Moon, and Shadab Hashmi

Performance Program
Featuring Arpana Dance Company
Composed by Aashray Harishankar
With tabla player Robin Sukhadia

Opening Night Performance
Thursday, November 19
Doors open at 7 p.m.; program begins at 7:30 p.m.
Light refreshments will be served.
The immersive opening night features live poetry, Bharatanatyam dance by Arpana Dance Company, and interactive projections and sound. Following the performance and brief remarks by the artists, experience a special ambient performance by SADUBAS, blending live tabla, electronic soundscapes and Bollywood psychedelia as you explore and interact with the installation.

Encore Performance and Conversation with the Artists and Collaborators
Friday, November 20
Doors open at 7 p.m.; program begins at 7:30 p.m.
Light refreshments will be served.
Join an encore performance followed by a conversation with the artists, authors, and collaborators. The discussion will explore how art, technology, and storytelling come together in the project, offering perspectives on themes of ecology, memory, and connection.

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Related Event:
Living Landscapes: Ecology of Rasa - Self-Guided Evening
Saturday, November 21, at 7 p.m.
USC Pacific Asia Museum
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Presented by USC Visions and Voices. Organized by the USC Pacific Asia Museum. Co-sponsored by Kaya Press.

Photo (Devavani Chatterjea): Ackerman + Gruber
Background Art: Gautam Rangan