If you failed to get your fashion fix from the recent iD Dunedin Fashion show or the Dunedin Arts Festival, Tūhura Otago Museum has a bit more.
Ad Parnassum — Purapurawhetū has opened in the Beautiful Science Gallery, and ties in perfectly with the end of iD Fashion and the Dunedin Arts Festival.
Inspired by Swiss-born artist Paul Klee’s Ad Parnassum pointillist painting, Daniel Belton and Good Company Arts is presenting their international award-winning dance film, recreated for immersive virtual reality and full dome transmission in the planetarium.
The heart of the project draws inspiration from Māori, Mediterranean and European cultures and features nine interconnecting dance solos, choreographed by director Daniel Belton.
The 10-minute-long dance sequence is synchronised with music by Dunedin composer Dame Gillian Whitehead, which includes taoka pūoro — traditional Maori instruments.
The costumes were created by Dunedin fashion designer Kate Sylvester.
Museum exhibitions and creative services head Craig Scott said there were three parts to the exhibition.
"There’s also an hour each day [12.30pm-1.30pm] where there’s a virtual reality experience, where you can put on a headset and explore the virtual setting in the dome.
"And then there’s also the projections in the Beautiful Science Gallery, which shows the working and making of the film.
"There are also displays showcasing the nine garments, the musical instruments and some of the props that were featured in the film."
The exhibition was proving popular with young and old.
"It’s popular because it’s attracting fashionistas and there’s the music and dance element to it as well.
"So, it’s sort of that all-round arts theatre kind of vibe."
The exhibition runs until May 4.
