About

Hinamatsuri is an annual festival in Japan that often features tiered displays of female and male dolls, including an emperor, empress, and musicians. When Motoko was young, she never wanted to be the bride; she wanted to be one of the musicians.

This performance brings this tiered display to life. Featuring musicians and dancers, come witness an improvised dance and music performance. Listen to your feelings, imagine what the dancers are thinking and seeing, and if you’re in the mood — join in!

Please note these sessions will be recorded (both audio and video). For those taking part, an image consent form will be sent for you to sign.

Motoko Kikkawa

Motoko Kikkawa is a multidisciplinary artist based in Ōtepoti Dunedin whose practice spans drawing, painting, sculpture and experimental sound. Born in Tokyo and relocating to New Zealand in 2004, Kikkawa has exhibited widely throughout the country and her collaborative performance projects have been presented at festivals, public and private galleries and artist run spaces. Kikkawa was recently awarded the Hynds Foundation Crucible Arts Residency, as well as the Music and Sound Artist in Residence in the inaugural Asian Artists Fund’s residencies and fellowships programme to support new work in New Zealand.