Wednesday 5 September 2012

Biennale Cockatoo Island


Cockatoo Island is the major venue for the Biennale of Sydney for the 3rd time. It is Australia's largest contemporary visual arts event, hosting Artist from all over the world.




Draped over the old machinery, were large links and chain made out of polystyrene.


 An old shipping container.

My favourite work was a interactive kinetic environment. The work incorporates lightweight digitally produced textile structures with touch sensors and LEDs that respond to your actions, the little vials we filled with Frankincense that released a perfume when you walked by.
  















It was just the best day out, we all had fun and now the kids think of Art differently.

9 comments:

  1. It looks really interesting! Great photos, greenthumb!

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  2. "Touch sensors and LEDs that respond to your actions ?''-wow ! that must be amazing ! Thank you for sharing with us the rare glimpses of modern man made art and sculptures. Each piece is unique and it speaks a lot about the evolution of modern art.
    have a nice day !

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  3. It's a good idea to take the kids to these events. ;O)

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  4. That look like an amazing event!
    Sarah x

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  5. I haven't been to the biennale in Venezia for ages! It's actually a very long time since I went to any museum or art event and i miss it so much. The shop is taking away all my time and I don't have a social life anymore!!

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  6. Quite a wonderland ~ looks like a super exhibit to see!!!

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  7. I wish I could have been there too! It must have been magical to listen to the clang of those bells. Christa

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  8. How wonderful, so pleased you enjoyed your day out together.

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