the indirect Object
2022 PROGRAM
New works for a sustainable future
Our 2020-2022 creative theme PARADISE explores the world we have, the future we want and all that may be lost. Projects are varied, and crossover between our installation and community engagement practice.
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Simplicity, play, sustainability
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Natural and/or recycled materials
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Off Grid power when possible
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Accessible, free arts experiences made for a better tomorrow
Only new projects are featured here. Existing works offered in 2022 include: Electric Meadow, Chromatica, Bloom, Morphology, the Flower Labyrinth and the Fireflies.
OASIS
Theme: Imagined Organisms
From MARCH 2022
Verdant islands of synthetic flora
Designed specifically for built environments, Oasis brings organic forms crafted from consumer waste to life in urban streets and laneways.
The Oasis islands are handcrafted in extreme detail with over 100 PET bottles creating each flower. Intricate petals and tendrils rustle with the breeze, each stem glows, and the islands appear to hover in a shifting spectrum of light.
Tech Requirements: Battery Powered / Mains Power Option
Companion Artworks: Flower Labyrinth, Amorphia (Puppets)
OCULUS
Theme: Optical Play
From JULY 2022
Zoetrope animations
Oculus is our first solar illuminated work. While the lighting is simple, the design maximises the potential of a single, white light source through reflection, refraction, kinetic movement and dichroic colour. Oculus is playful, interactive and explores pre-tech optical toys in a new way.
Spinning the zoetrope inside each beacon throws beams of reflected and refracted light in a wide arc. This dual engagement encourages play-based interaction while creating a dynamic, immersive environment for crowds.
Tech Requirements: Solar Powered
Companion Artworks: Chromatica
AMORPHIA
Theme: Imagined Organisms
From JULY 2022
Trash sprites beguile, surprise and make you smile.
A kinetic cluster of 3 large-scale body puppets made from hand tinted recycled & reclaimed soft plastics. The Amorphia puppets express themselves physically through their brightly coloured bodies and lights.
Inspired by single-cell ameba, Amorphia are imagined plastic-based lifeforms encouraging play, spontaneous engagement and curiosity while promoting the themes of sustainability and creative recycling. As roving puppets, they are accessible, fun and unique.
Tech Requirements: Battery Powered
Companion Artworks: Flower Labyrinth, Oasis