Five upright pianos will be placed in public spaces for the next six weeks for the any passer-by to enjoy playing or listening to.
Play Me, I’m Yours
This Rotorua project, inspired by the art installation, “Play Me, I’m Yours” by artist Luke Jarrem, follows events in the United Kingdom, the US, Sao Paulo (Brazil) and Sydney (Australia). The installation piece continues to travel the world.
Jerram’s work set out to question the ownership and rules of public space, and is described as a provocation, inviting the public to engage with, activate and take ownership of their urban environment.
Pianos In The Wild
The artist has given the nod to a smaller scale reproduction of the project here in Rotorua; a first for New Zealand. Up to 30 pianos have been deposited in public spaces around the world as part of arts festivals.
Pianos In The Wild! is a collaboration between Pheasant Plucker owner and music aficionado Ivan Purvis and the Rotorua District Council.
The pianos are set to go out Friday 26 March and will be located at Jean Batten Square, the City Focus, Eat Street, and the corner of Tutanekai and Arawa Streets. Pianos will be out for six weeks.
This website has been set up by Good Websites and is for anyone who would like to upload photo’s or place a blog about their experience with the pianos.
