Rachael Rakena, Fez Fa’anana, Brian Fuata: Pacific Washup

Title:

Pacific Washup

Artist(s) and People Involved:

Filmmaker, Video Artist, or Animator(s):



• Rachael Rakena
• Fez Fa’anana
• Brian Fuata

Symposium:

• ISEA2006: 13th International Symposium on Electronic Art

Venue(s):

• South Hall, San Jose, United States
• Container Culture, San Jose, United States

Creation Year:

2003-2004

Medium:

Video

Artist Statement:

Pacific Washup is a video of a performance carried out during Australia’s repressive legislative response to refugees and the inflamed political debates that ensued. The work reflects the artists’ continuing interest in migration and immigration. Substantial Maori and Pacific Island communities in Sydney face cultural dislocation. Dynamic issues of migrant identity politics are reflected in video footage of performers encased in cheap bags being gently washed to shore.

Curator: Deborah Lawler-Dormer

Category:

• Video / Animation Installation
• Screening
• Video Art