The unique artworks of six local artists acrossvarious mediums will be showcased to thousands of national and internationalvisitors from November as part of the Bruce Munro: Tropical Light exhibition inDarwin.
The artists works will be displayed across thecity alongside internationally acclaimed artist Bruce Munros eight illuminatedsculptures from 1 November 2019 to 30 April 2020 and form the 2.5km arts trailto activate the Darwin CBD and attract visitors during the traditionallyquieter Tropical Summer season.
Local artists Bev Garside, Gloria Richards, PaulArnold, Shane Eecen, Louise Denton and Katy Moir underwent an extensiveselection process through the events Community Engagement Program.
Darwin will boast the largest Australianmulti-installation exhibition undertaken by Bruce Munro, funded through theTerritory Labor Governments Turbocharging Tourism investment to supportliveability, drive visitation and create local jobs.
Thereis strong interest from local businesses including cafes, restaurants, pubs andhotels who are already working on products and packages to complement theexhibition.
The exhibition will feature a collaboration with LarrakiaNation on an artistic project and an Indigenous Ambassador to be announcedsoon.
Local artists
Gloria Richards - Tropical Macrofungal
Will feature two oversized sculptures that willappear like large mushrooms that have grown up overnight. A symbolic expressionof the exuberant growth, vegetation and periods of intense tropical rain thatcharacterises the Tropical Summer.
The sculptures will be positioned in the Waterfront Stage 2 Parklands.
Bev Garside - Solar Light Jellyfish
Will be made out of recycled plastic bottles,reflecting a growing concern around Darwin for environmental issues.
The solar jellyfish lights will adorn trees along the Tropical Light path.
Paul Arnold - Sky Walk
Will feature printed vinyl clouds on the SkyBridge Walkway roof and floor.
It will give the impression of walking in the clouds above the Territory.
Viewed from the Level 5 Sky Bridge Walkway roof,Darwin Waterfront.
Shane Eecen - Projected Light, Space andTime
A collection of time-lapse works to showcase thevarious seasons, natures colours and the unique personality of the NorthernTerritory.
This installation will be shown through projectionand accompanied with a soundtrack in West Lane.
Louise Denton - Our Tropical Light
Features eight photographs inspired by BruceMunros Tropical Light illuminated sculptures and will be displayed along theSmith Street bus shelters.
Katy Moir - Yellow Quick Road
Highlights Darwinites connection to water andair-conditioning during the Wet Season and encourages curiosity to guide peopleto the most direct, protected and air-conditioned routes through the CBD.
