Artists in the Archives – Rochelle Haley on A Sun Dance

Hear artist Rochelle Haley talk about the development of A Sun Dance, a performance commission that explores the relationship between dancer, sunlight and architecture.

Haley’s practice investigates spatial and temporal relationships between moving bodies and physical environments. In this talk, Haley will share how the papers of architect Col Madigan, held in the National Gallery’s archives, inspired painterly and choreographic responses in the development of A Sun Dance.

In a unique opportunity facilitated by National Gallery Archivist, Simon Underschultz, audiences will have opportunity to view Madigan’s original papers and architectural designs, along with Haley’s watercolour paintings created as part of the performance development process.

Art Talks are a free weekly program. Hear from artists, curators and experts on the works in our collection and exhibition program.