Living Landscapes: Ecology of Rasa

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Step into an immersive world crafted by artist Gautam Rangan where projection, spoken word, and dance come together. Inspired by 16th Century Ragamala paintings, this three-night series will transform the USC Pacific Asia Museum courtyard into a dynamic landscape of light, sound, sculpture, and movement, and will include performances, conversation, and exploration of the interactive installation.

Living Landscapes Installation Art by Gautam Rangan Created in collaboration with Kaya Press Featuring work by authors Lalbihari Sharma, Rajiv Mohabir, Ansley Moon, and Shadab Zeest Hashmi

Performance Program Featuring Arpana Dance Company Composed by Aashray Harishankar With tabla player Robin Sukhadia

PROGRAM SCHEDULE RSVP for the events beginning on Thursday, October 1, at 10 a.m.

Opening Night Performance RSVP Thursday, November 19 Doors open at 7 p.m.; program begins at 7:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. The immersive opening night features live poetry, Bharatanatyam dance by Arpana Dance Company, and interactive projections and sound. Following the performance and brief remarks by the artists, experience a special ambient performance by SADUBAS, blending live tabla, electronic soundscapes and Bollywood psychedelia as you explore and interact with the installation.

Encore Performance and Conversation with the Artists and Collaborators RSVP Friday, November 20 Doors open at 7 p.m.; program begins at 7:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Join an encore performance followed by a conversation with the artists, authors, and collaborators. The discussion will explore how art, technology, and storytelling come together in the project, offering perspectives on themes of ecology, memory, and connection.

Self-Guided Evening of Living Landscapes: Ecology of Rasa RSVP Saturday, November 21, from 7 to 9 p.m. Explore Living Landscapes: Ecology of Rasa at your own pace during this self-guided interactive experience. Wander through an evolving landscape of light, sound, and digital art, and engage with the installation in ways that spark reflection, curiosity, and connection.

Bios: Gautam Rangan is a Los Angeles–based multidisciplinary artist working at the intersection of technology, perception, and environmental storytelling. Using projection mapping, interactive systems, and spatial design, he creates immersive installations that examine relationships between body, language, and place. Drawing on backgrounds in engineering, design, and large-scale experiential environments, he has contributed to public, commercial, and cultural projects for global audiences. Since 2020, his independent artistic practice has focused on installation as a medium for perceptual inquiry. Recent works, including Light Unshapes, investigate optical illusion, sensory instability, and the fluid relationship between form and flow. @gautam_rangan