Alluvial Gold presents a sonic exploration of the often-forgotten worlds below the surface of our rivers in a performance installation by percussionist Louise Devenish, and composer Stuart James in collaboration with visual artist Erin Coates.

Australian rivers such as the Derbarl Yerrigan (WA) were heavily dredged and ground up for mortar, roads, and building materials at sites across the city throughout European settlement. Similar histories of dredging, changing estuarine ecology, and the impacts of settler intervention took place in river systems across southern Australia, particularly in areas used as ports or trading routes following European colonisation.

Taking the histories, materials, and ecology of metropolitan rivers in Australia as a point of departure, Alluvial gold explores the changing worlds below river surfaces caused by colonisation and industrialisation.

Instruments are modelled on dolphin bones, native oyster shells, and marine ecology, paired with electronics and nestled against curtains of shells creating a sparkling cluster of harmonics, percussion, and sculpture mixed with sound recordings captured in the river.
Exploring the confluence of multiple narratives connected to rivers - Alluvial Gold offers a sonic picture of what is below the surface in this art installation meets contemporary music performance.

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Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts (PICA)

51 James Street Perth Cultural Centre Northbridge, Western Australia, 6003

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PICA is located in the Perth Cultural Centre – also home to WA Museum, State Library of Western Australia, Art Gallery of Western Australia, The Blue Room Theatre and the State Theatre Centre of Western Australia. It is a 5 minute walk from Perth Train Station and Busport.
Alongside the gallery is the PICA Bar & Cafe where you can grab your morning coffee, lunch or evening drinks in the relaxed atmosphere of the Cultural Centre.

Public Transport
PICA is just a 5 minute walk from the Perth Train Station (take the pedestrian overpass to the Perth Cultural Centre) or the Roe Street Bus Station (enter the Perth Cultural Centre via James Street).
Transperth’s free Blue CAT buses also provide the closest pick-up and drop-off points for PICA located in Beaufort St.
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The closest carparks to the Perth Cultural Centre are the State Library Carpark (entry via Francis St) or the AGWA Carpark (entry via Roe St).
ACROD car parking is available within both of these carparks.
Further details can be found at City of Perth Parking.

All gallery spaces are wheelchair accessible.
Wheelchair bookings can be made for all PICA performances. Please book over the phone or in person at PICA so that Front of House can make note of your requirements.
Wheelchair accessible toilets are available.

See https://pica.org.au/visit/accessibility/ for more information about accessibility.

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