This collaborative work celebrates Indigenous local flora of the Maroondah area including the Twining Fringe Lily, the Golden Wattle, the Manna Gum and the Grey Parrot Pea. The two artists embarked upon a collaborative approach, researching local flora for realisation into the context of outdoor lightboxes threaded with fibre-optic cables. Echoing traditional handicrafts practiced indoors such as embroidery, the work transfers the craft into a large-scale public artwork with the aim of uniting technology with art. Unlike traditional fibre optic cable that transports light from one end to the other, side-glow fibre optic cable emits light along the length of the cable, giving the appearance of illuminated thread. The resulting combination of light and electronics changes colour and intensity over time.
Kirsten Baade is a highly skilled and passionate creator based in Meanjin/Brisbane. Her work extends across a diverse range of mediums, including large-scale sculptures, electronic art, light art, murals, and illustrations. Kirsten's artistic vision is characterised by the creation of beautiful and quirky objects and environments, bursting with vivid and colourful expressions. A particular fascination with lighting technology drives her to explore its creative potential fully. Kirsten holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronics) from the University of Queensland and has gained extensive experience in creating large-scale public art projects, often integrating electronics and lighting to enhance her artistic endeavours.
Alinta Koehrer is a Woi-Wurrung Wurundjeri and Yorta-Yorta Traditional Owner through her mother and grandmother. Alinta is a Melbourne based Studio Arts graduate and an up-and-coming fine artist and emerging First Nations fashion designer. She has worked with mixred media and large-scale canvas design and is developing a unique style in Aboriginal art. Alinta creates thought-provoking pieces of cultural story telling through visionary and innovative couture design.
Light Stitches: Illuminating Croydon's Indigenous Flowers, 2024, Kirsten Baade and Alinta Koehrer (Wurundjeri/Yorta Yorta) - image by Christian Capurro
111 Main Street, Croydon 3136, Wurundjeri Country View map
111 Main Street , Croydon 3136, Wurundjeri Country
This installation is part of the Reignite Croydon - Laneway Lights project, which will shine a light on Croydon's laneways from November 2024.
Works will be visible from dusk to midnight.
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