Kiwi artist Zakea Page, who is residing in Birmingham, premiered a new solo art exhibition entitled ‘Hockey in Motion’ at the M-Gallery in Paris to coincide with the 2024 Olympic Games.
The showing explored the interplay between field hockey and the realm of painting. Mr. Page emulated the movements of field hockey using a stick and ball to create digital sculptures while ‘painting’ in virtual reality. Visitors, while wearing VR headsets, were immersed in these works, which included a live VR painting performance providing an insight into the creative process.
‘Hockey in Motion’ was is extension of his Oscar-qualifying and award-winning short documentary ‘Ink and Gold – An Artist’s Journey to Olympic Glory’, which was also screened at the exhibition.
The documentary highlighted Page’s journey winning the 2020 Youth Olympic Games medal design competition and fulfilling a lifelong dream to perform at the opening ceremonies. Exploring the connection between art and sport in expressive form to bring people together from different countries, cultures, and backgrounds, the film was an official selection at 83 film festivals since the start of 2023 and won 72 awards to date, including 42 awards for Best Documentary Short.
Reflecting on the significance of the exhibition, Page responded,
“I am thrilled to be exhibiting for the first time in Paris, a city renowned for its beauty and rich history.
Pierre de Coubertin, known as the father of the modern Olympic Games, thought of the Games as a unification between sport and art.
It is my hope that this exhibition reflects this essence of the Games, celebrating both athleticism and artistic expression.”
The exhibition took place on 29 July at the M-Gallery, 18 rue Lally-Tollendal, 75019 Paris.
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