Of Earth and Sky

Of Earth and Sky (2.5/5)

Bangarra Dance Company

Playhouse, QPAC, Brisbane

6^th July 2010

Riley: choreographer Daniel Riley McKinley.

Artefact: choreographer Frances Rings

Drawing on past relics for their motivation Bangarra present two pieces of similar theme and different technique. The late Michael Riley’s photographs inspire his relation Daniel to a work that is easy on dancers and audience - each item well linked to the corresponding image. Artefact explores Aboriginal museum pieces; its complexity reflecting Rings’ greater experience, making the work more challenging whilst losing some of Riley’s story-telling. I preferred Riley, connoisseurs will enjoy Artefact.