Drop into Art of the Pacific: From the NGV Collection and listen to artist Christopher Ulutupu and NGV Contemporary Art Curator, Sophie Oxenbridge discuss Ulutupu’s inspiration and creative processes behind developing his cinematic video work, The Fall 2022.
About the artist
Christopher Ulutupu is a contemporary artist of Samoan, Niuean and German descent. Born in 1987, he lives in Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Wellington Christopher uses the conventions of cinematic storytelling to interrogate the relationships between landscape and indigenous identities. He employs a cast of actors consisting almost entirely of friends and family to produce vibrant video-based works.
This talk is a part of NGV Pacific Community Day. Come and celebrate the creativity and diversity of Victoria’s Pasifika community with a vibrant day of festivities showcasing Pasifika art, culture and community.