Alna, We want to thank you for this year that has passed. You have taught us and reminded us to listen to a river. We want to thank you for the strength to continue. The desire to come back again and again can be compared to visiting an old friend. We want to thank you for showing us your different temperaments and shifts through winter and spring. We want to thank you for reminding us of the importance and the value of your proximity. We want to honour you as a life source for all living. We want to thank you for highlighting the blossoming of the now and the wisdom of the moment. We want to thank you for making us aware of longer timelines and showing us a glimpse of deep time. And last but not least, we want to thank you for your continuous adaptation and movement in the landscape. You are a big inspiration!

Remembering With Rivers:

ALNA

2021

Self-initiated site responsive performance approx 25:00 min
Collaboration with the river and Elly Vadseth.

During the COVID-19 lockdown, we met with the river through the different seasons. Field recordings, bodily and sensuous approaches led to a sound-walk that was released online. After the floating session, Pettersen held a speech to the river as an ending of the performance.

Made possible by generous support from

KORO - Public Art Norway and the Sámi Parliament of Norway

Photo and sound design: Richard Sveen