SONG / LAND / SEA | WAI Water Warning
On Public View: July 25, 2024 - May 2025
WAI Water Warning emerges as a public art installation by Boston based artist Lani Asunción and performance series serving as a warning of environmental change, echoing amidst the accelerating climate crisis. As our earth undergoes rapid transformation, this work stands as a stark reminder of the profound shifts reshaping the coastline of the City of Boston.
This public art project is commissioned by the Rose Kennedy Greenway Concervancy which incluceds a sculpture, four flags, and 12 light blades activated by the WAI Deisgn located on the Greenway between State St. and Milk St. in Downtown Boston. This work transcends mere aesthetics, serving as a call to action. Through its evocative symbolism and participatory nature, it implores viewers to confront the realities of climate change and mobilize towards collective resilience and environmental justice.
To learn more about this project, the artist, partners, and perfoermers go to the project website here: https://laniasuncion.com/song-land-sea
Come out to celebrate this new public work and participate in the performance during the opening event on Thursday, July 25 at 6-8:30 pm on the Greenway.
Opening Event & Performance: Tabi Tabi Po Performance (May I Pass)
Friday, July 26 at 6:00-8:30 pm
Sculpture Viewing & Lawn Seating between 6 - 7 pm
Performance starts at 7:00 pm
Participatory Community Engagement starts at 8:00 pm
3 Sections:
I - Cleansing Waters
II - Moving Bodies of Water
III - Community Bodies
Performers/ Bodies of Water:
Lani Asunción
Cai Diluvio
Joanna Tam
Jimena Bermejo
Mele & Dance:
Iwalani Kaluhiokalani
Noelani Miranda
Musicians:
Forbes Graham - electronic horns
Trey Cregan - experimental electronics
Drew Barnet - percussion & on-site sound experimentation
Videography - Nicolas Andrew Visuals
Photography - Mel Taing
Graphic Design by Marcel Marcel
This project is supported in part by a 2024 Neigbhorhood Activation Grant from the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture along with other supporters of the Greenway.
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Social media tags & credits
Performers/ Bodies of Water:
Lani Asunción (@lani.asuncion)
Cai Diluvio (@canopy_cypher)
Joanna Tam (@joanna_tam)
Jimena Bermejo (@jimenabermejo)
Mele & Dance:
Iwalani Kaluhiokalani (@iwalanikaluhiokalani)
Noelani Miranda
Musicians:
Forbes Graham (@forbesgraham_ ) - electronic horns
Trey Cregan (@treycregan) - experimental electronics
Drew Barnet (@autreizieme) - percussion & on-site sound experimentation
Videography - Nicolas Andrew Visuals (@nicolasxandrew)
Photography - Mel Taing (@m.ltaing)
Graphic Design by Marcel Marcel (@spandexical01)