Kambarang (October-November) is the sixth season in the Nyoongar Calendar. This is the season of birth, as the weather continues to warm up. During the Kambarang season, we see an abundance of colours and flowers exploding all around us.
The City of Perth Urban Screens present two slow television presentations, bathing the inner city in the colours and landscapes of the season.
Reflecting the colours of Kambarang, Wildflowers of Kings Park (Kaarta Koomba) documents a myriad of native wildflowers currently in bloom at Kings Park. The vivid beauty and life of Perth’s natural wonders are paired with small pieces of information about the seasonal characteristics of Kambarang, found on the Kurongkurl Katitjin page of the ECU website, as well as the taxonomic and common names of each flower.
The Slow TV genre embraces the meditative pace of life, typically capturing extended, unedited experiences that unfold in real-time and allow viewers to engage with content that celebrates the intrinsic beauty of the mundane. Originating in Norway with broadcasts like a 7-hour train journey, Slow TV has since garnered a global audience, inviting viewers to find relaxation and mindfulness in leisurely observing life’s unhurried moments. This genre offers a tranquil alternative to the high-speed narratives of mainstream media, inviting audiences to unwind and engage with the simplicity and serenity of the prolonged footage.
Wildflowers of Kaarta Koomba screens daily throughout Kambarang from the City of Perth Northbridge Piazza Superscreen and the City of Perth Forrest Place’s Arts Screen.
About the screenings
The Northbridge Piazza Screen hosts a variety of screenings, from formal events like feature films, complete with bean bag seating for viewers, to more casual gatherings for sporting events and exhibitions (such as this screening). Here, visitors can relax on the lawn, savour the renowned culinary delights of Northbridge, or enjoy a stroll along James Street, taking in the vibrant neighbourhood.