If you read last week’s post you will have seen my thoughts on the Sydney Biennale exhibits at Cockatoo island.  Of course this was a very limited selection and this week I would like to share some more with you. One of the most complex installations we saw was an interactive piece, which was not only beautiful but incredibly complex at the same time.

The elements look almost like a ballerina's tutu.

This work by  Philip Beesley  ”contains tens of thousands of lightweight digitally fabricated components fitted with microprocessors and proximity sensors that react to human presence. This responsive environment functions like a giant lung that breathes in and out around its occupants.”

Here are some more images of this amazing work……..

Delicate beauty

If you look carefully you will see long threads hanging down from each structure.  When you run the back of your hand down these threads the frond like structures raise up and some lights switch on and off.  Quite delightful.

Below is a video which gives a much better idea of what it is like.

And some more still images. One thing that fascinates me always is the play of light and dark, shadows and reflections…..

And Shadows…….

And

This Weeks Question: What is one thing I can do to bring more Beauty into the world?

If you live in or near to Sydney going to see the 2012 Biennale is a must do! We went to see the Cockatoo Island installations last weekend.

Well they say a picture is worth a thousand words, so here are some pix of my favourite ones.

Foam Polystyrene Chains

The scale of this work by Peter Robinson is immense as you can see. Enormous old machinery draped with polystyrene chains, ranging from tiny delicate ones to the monstrous ones you can see at the top of the image.

Extraordinary Paper Creations

These works by Li Hongbo are incredible paper fans which when closed are in the shape of an AK47 rifle. To understand more about Li’s exhibit have a look at his artist statement.

Cal Lane's Industrial Doilies

Lastly for this week is a photo of  one of Cal Lane’s works, a shipping container, cut out with playful, almost child like designs and painted.

This Weeks Question: When did you last go and experience an installation? Can you get to Cockatoo Island before September?