Artist Talk: Kaspar Schmidt Mumm

Artist Talk
17 June 2023
Kaspar stands in his colourful studio. He is wearing red and white clothes, and his hands are in his pant pockets.
Kaspar stands in his colourful studio. He is wearing red and white clothes, and his hands are in his pant pockets.

Hear from artist Kaspar Schmidt Mumm in conversation with the curator of contemporary art at the Sydney Opera House, Micheal Do, about his major solo exhibition, ROCKAMORA.

When

Adelaide Contemporary Experimental

17 June 2023

1:00pm to 2:00pm

Access

Join Micheal Do, curator of contemporary art at the Sydney Opera House, in conversation with 2023 Porter Street Commission recipient Kaspar Schmidt Mumm about his exhibition ROCKAMORA.

We are happy to book an Auslan interpreter if needed – please reach out to grace@ace.gallery if you would like to make a request.

Feature Image: Kaspar Schmidt Mumm in studio (2022). Photography by Emmaline Zanelli.

Artist

Kaspar Schmidt Mumm

Facilitator

Micheal Do
A work-in-progress mock-up of the front of ROCKAMORA's head.
A work-in-progress mock-up of the front of ROCKAMORA's head.
Kaspar Schmidt Mumm, 'ROCKAMORA' (work in progress), technical design. Courtesy the artist.
Related Exhibition
Kaspar Schmidt Mumm: ROCKAMORA
Related Public Programs
Opening Night: ROCKAMORA
Deaf-led tour: ROCKAMORA
Educator Briefing: ROCKAMORA
ROCKAMORA Workshop: Encaustic Earwax Painting

10 June to 12 August 2023

2023 Porter Street Commission

See Exhibition

9 June to 9 June 2023

The opening night event for Kaspar Schmidt Mumm's ROCKAMORA exhibition.

See Public Program

24 June to 24 June 2023

Open to Deaf, HoH, Auslan students, friends and family. Stay for tea and coffee.

See Public Program

13 June to 13 June 2023

Join Kaspar Schmidt Mumm to learn about 'ROCKAMORA' and how his fascination with puppetry became a tool for social change.

See Public Program

29 July to 29 July 2023

Join Kaspar Schmidt Mumm and his mother, Koruna Schmidt Mumm, for an encaustic wax workshop inspired by ROCKAMORA.

See Public Program

Kaspar Schmidt Mumm is the 2023 recipient of the Porter Street Commission – ACE’s annual award supporting new artwork commissions by South Australian artists.

This project is supported by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body, the South Australian Government through Arts South Australia, and City of Adelaide.

Presented as part of the South Australian Living Artists (SALA) Festival.

ACE tampinthi, ngadlu Kaurna yartangka panpapanpalyarninthi (inparrinthi). Kaurna miyurna yaitya mathanya Wama Tarntanyaku. Parnaku yailtya, parnaku tapa purruna, parnaku yarta ngadlu tampnthi. Yalaka Kaurna miyurna itu yailtya, tapa purruna, yarta kuma puru martinthi, puru warri-apinthi, puru tangka martulayinthi.

ACE respectfully acknowledges the traditional Country of the Kaurna people of the Adelaide Plains and pays respect to Elders past and present. We recognise and respect their cultural heritage, beliefs and relationship with the land. We acknowledge that they are of continuing importance to the Kaurna people living today.

ACE tampinthi, ngadlu Kaurna yartangka panpapanpalyarninthi (inparrinthi). Kaurna miyurna yaitya mathanya Wama Tarntanyaku. Parnaku yailtya, parnaku tapa purruna, parnaku yarta ngadlu tampnthi. Yalaka Kaurna miyurna itu yailtya, tapa purruna, yarta kuma puru martinthi, puru warri-apinthi, puru tangka martulayinthi.

ACE respectfully acknowledges the traditional Country of the Kaurna people of the Adelaide Plains and pays respect to Elders past and present. We recognise and respect their cultural heritage, beliefs and relationship with the land. We acknowledge that they are of continuing importance to the Kaurna people living today.