At Neuer Berliner Kunstverein (n.b.k.), Foundling will conclude the finissage of the exhibition by Kiri Dalena with a live concert, establishing a unique dialogue with the artist’s work. Foundling in its trio formation – Erin Lang, Samuel Hall and Peter Hanson- will be performing some pieces centred around the harp, flute, and percussion, and also playing some of their music that resonates and speaks in response to this powerful exhibition.
Kiri Dalena is an artist, filmmaker, and activist known for her documentary-style approach. Dalena establishes a close connection to her subjects; for over 20 years, she has been a committed advocate for human rights in her native Philippines. Her work confronts issues of state persecution, political injustice, and social inequality in her home country, underscoring the importance of civil and artistic protest.
Foundling is a musical project by Canadian artist Erin Lang, which has come together in its current formation as an international band based in Berlin, weaving experimental psychedelic soundscapes. Their blend of dream pop, electronic tropicalismo, and ambient music, crafted through an eclectic array of instruments, spans four studio albums and extends into sound art and film soundtracks.
Their latest album, Equilibria is characterized by soft vocals, tuned percussion, saxophone, and vintage synthesizers. The album’s romantic compositions evoke diverse eras, combining elements of early 20th-century film music with 1960s extravagance and 1980s smooth jazz. Expanding on Equilibria, Foundling developed Artemisia, an experimental ambient EP featuring harp, flute and percussion.
The cinematic qualities of Foundling’s work are reflected in frequent collaborations with filmmakers, dancers, poets, and visual artists.
