entropy: end of empire
opening night: Thursday January 23rd 5.30pm
Artspost, Victoria St, Kirikiriroa
entropy: end of empire
Presented as a multi media installation as both visual and audio works by multiple artists across 3 galleries.
Exhibition open at ...
Artspost,
Victoria St, Kirikiriroa
Thursday January 23rd to Sunday 16th February
ENTROPY–End of Empire!
(The revolution will be televised! )
Will this empire fail?
"By the middle of the 3rd century AD, the Roman state was spiralling into bankruptcy. Romans were constantly at war, not only abroad but among each other. The middle class was under siege, and inflation and crime were out of control. Civil services and public works were falling into disrepair while commerce declined. Only the rich flourished under the new conditions of desperation."
Sound familiar?
As Western civilisation teeters on the brink, are we about to see another end of Empire?
artists
Trevor Faville
'Trevor Faville is a multi-instrumentalist producer who performs his own work under the name of DateMonthYear.
In his other lives, he works for four other bands and runs DMY Foundation, which is a bespoke music management and consultancy business.
During the day(!) he teaches music at New Zealand's largest school Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu (the correspondence school)'
Mr BLAck
experimental.
multi disciplinary
conceptual
creative
artist
f0t0grafer & vide0grafer
inspired by the madness in my head
Mr BLAck
Rongotai Lomas
Rongotai Lomas is an accomplished filmmaker and visual artist with a dynamic career spanning music videos and feature-length documentaries. Rongotai has directed music videos for renowned artists such as Che-Fu, House of Shem, Dam Native, and Upper Hutt Posse, showcasing a deep understanding of visual storytelling and the power of music. Rongotais’s expertise extends to editing feature-length documentaries, having worked with esteemed directors like Merata Mita, Geoff Murphy, and Heather Rae, contributing to impactful films that resonate with diverse audiences.
Recently, Rongotai completed a Master of Visual Arts, which has been pivotal in refining Rongotai’s practice as a visual artist. This academic achievement has allowed Rongotai to delve into painting, focusing on the human form with a profound appreciation for the complexities and beauty of the human body. Rongotai’s current project, "TOA: The Māori Way of the Warrior," merges his cultural heritage with artistic expression, highlighting his Māori identity and the strength of the warrior spirit.
As Rongotai moves forward creatively, his goal is to integrate his extensive experience in filmmaking with his evolving practice in visual arts, creating a cohesive and vibrant body of work that celebrates Rongotai’s heritage and artistic vision.
opening night performers
Soulti
Soulti is an ambitious, unapologetically authentic singer, songwriter, producer, and filmmaker from New Zealand whose music defies norms and explores the thrill of creative risk-taking. A lover of life and a daring spirit, Soulti channels her Dutch creative spirit with the sentimental tones of self-discovery, resilience, and transformation into every project. While her path as an independent artist has sometimes felt isolated, she has built powerful connections through collaboration with fellow musicians and producers, forming a close-knit creative family that continues to shape her evolving sound.
Soulti’s artistry transcends music alone; as a filmmaker and a wardrobe enthusiast, she brings striking visual and conceptual depth to her projects, making her work both immersive and genre-defying. With her upcoming five-track EP, Soulti is poised to amplify her presence on the international stage, inspiring audiences to embrace their own journeys of growth, boldness, and transformation.
Stream “Rise and Fall” now on all major platforms.
For press inquiries, interviews, and more information, please contact: soultimusik@gmail.com
Follow Soulti:
Instagram: Soulti
Facebook: Soulti
Youtube: https://youtu.be/IRIIjr5DOTs
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“Soulti is available for streaming on Spotify, Apple Music, and all major digital platforms now
Hadley Muse
Hadley Muse is the dreadfully enigmatic performance artist based in the Waikato.
Starting her burley journey in 2023 she has taken to stages across the North Island.
Hadley has a passion and lust for burlesque which is undeniable.
Vintage, cheeky, flirty and fun she always has a story to tell and can't wait to share with you all.
*Photographer credit @taurangaboudoirbydonnabeck
