With his powerful vocals and experimental classical and ambient sounds, this immersive experience will resonate with audiences long after the performance ends.
Dr. Christian Thompson AO is a pioneering contemporary artist whose multidisciplinary work spans photography, video, sculpture, performance, and sound. His art delves into identity, cultural hybridity, race, gender, sexuality and memory. Through live performances and conceptual portraits, Thompson embodies a range of personas, brought to life through handcrafted costumes and beautifully orchestrated backdrops.
In 2010, Thompson made history as the first Aboriginal Australian man admitted to the University of Oxford. He holds a Doctorate of Philosophy (Fine Art) from Trinity College, Oxford, and master’s degrees in Theatre and Fine Art (Sculpture). A research affiliate at the Pitt Rivers Museum, his work is held in major national and international collections. In 2018, he was named an Officer of the Order of Australia for his distinguished service to the arts and mentorship of young indigenous artists.
Thompson’s exhibitions have spanned the globe; Australia at the Royal Academy of Arts, London, We Bury Our Own at the Pitt Rivers Museum, Oxford, and Shadow Life at the Bangkok Art and Cultural Centre, Thailand to name a few. His major survey exhibition, Christian Thompson: Ritual Intimacy, toured nationally from 2017 to 2019.
For his debut show at The Count’s, Thompson’s captivating vocals take center stage, joined by composer Adam Rudegeair in a mesmerising blend of experimental classical and ambient sounds. Together, they’ll create a rich, immersive sonic experience.
Make a meal of it! The music gets underway at 7.30pm, but arrive a bit earlier if you can. From 6.30pm, enjoy pre-show dinner and drinks at The Count’s Italian-style kitchen and bar.
This show is proudly part of Blakout. Blakout is a bold celebration of First Nations talent, shining a spotlight on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists from Reconciliation Week to NAIDOC Week. Experience a deadly mix of music and dance, with a multi-generational lineup that brings powerful First Nations storytelling to life.
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