A Life on The Ocean Wave was a musical performance inspired by the infamous voyage of artist Bas Jan Ader. Setting sail to cross the Atlantic single handed, Ader’s 'In Search of the Miraculous' was a utopian journey of man working with the elements. In Search of the Miraculous, looks to sailing as a ritual to inspire a spiritual vitality in contemporary living. In Galway, performers from Cois Cladaigh Choir sang A life on the Ocean which was the Sea Shanty played at the launch of Ader's quest. Gazing out over the Atlantic, A life of the Miraculous celebrates man’s search for meaning and our collective exploration of the unknown.

 

Part of In Search of Utopia, curated by Maeve Mulrennan

Galway Arts Centre May 2009