2012
pre-loved, smashed and deconstructed birdcages, tie wire,
5 HD single channel, video loops played on iPads, infinite duration
130 x 600 x 30 cm
Immersive soundscape: created and performed by Moira Smiley, April Guthrie, and Inga Swearingen of Moira Smiley & VOCO (USA). Played on the sound system that linked to all the gallery spaces.
Sound recording: Mark Wheaton, Catasonic Studios, Los Angeles
Camera and post-production: Raef Sawford
Gallery sound installation: Bryce Grunden
iPad function: Bryce Grunden
Installation: Erik North and Matthew Greaves
Photography: John Best
Images: 1-2 installation views
Images: 3-7 video stills.
Five miniature birdcage mirrors were used to capture botanical scenes as they moved naturally in the breeze. The chance imagery reflected by the mirrors was captured on video and the five video loops were then transferred to iPads and inserted into the landscape of deconstructed bird cages.
Veiled
The Gallery @ Bayside Arts & Cultural Centre, Brighton, Victoria
11 January – 26 February 2012
