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Art Activation
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Simone Thomson (Wurundjeri, Yorta Yorta, Wiradjuri)
Aunty Zeta Thomson (Wurundjeri, Yorta Yorta, Wiradjrui)
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Fred Kroh
For this project we created a multi-layered temporary installation that brought together sound, moving image and sculpture to transform the site into a place of sensory storytelling. Working with the artist, we developed a custom soundscape that drew on field recordings, voice and ambient rhythms, enveloping visitors in an aural experience that echoed the textures of Country and memory.
Alongside the sound installation, a video work extended the narrative, layering imagery of landscape, pattern and gesture into a dynamic projection that unfolded across architectural surfaces. The moving image became both backdrop and participant — shifting in dialogue with the soundscape and drawing audiences deeper into the story.
At the heart of the project stood a giant sculptural installation constructed from natural materials. Conceived as both shelter and vessel, the structure invited people to step inside and encounter the work at a human scale as they entered the Australian Tourism Expo. The choice of raw, organic materials — branches, fibres, stone — grounded the sculpture in the cycles of nature, reinforcing the themes of resilience, connection and regeneration.
Our role was to guide every stage of the project — from curatorial direction and concept development, to fabrication, installation and documentation. We worked closely with the artist to resolve technical challenges, source sustainable natural materials, and ensure that the work retained its cultural and conceptual integrity through each translation.
The result was an installation that was both monumental and intimate: a temporary architecture of sound, image and form that encouraged reflection, dialogue and shared experience.