Architectural projection mapping by Olaf Meyer
Arts House, North Melbourne Town Hall façade
521 Queensberry Street, North Melbourne
Projections can be viewed from dusk till late 12–24 March
Permanent vs Impermanent considers architectural method and process to create an impermanent ornamental layer over the permanent presence of an iconic building. The current phase of the project brings dance to the exterior facade of the building, using visual rhythm and abstract references to contemporary dance techniques.
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Artistic Notes
Rudolf Laban & Merce Cunningham deconstructed their contemporary dance practice as if it were pieced together like architectural practice. Kandinsky made similar deconstructions to his visual art. This project looks at architectural method & process to create an impermanent ornamental layer over the permanent presence of an iconic building. The activity in the building during Dance Massive focuses on dance, so I aim to bring that activity to the exterior facade of the building using visual rhythm & abstract references to contemporary dance techniques.
Olaf Meyer
Olaf Meyer
Olaf Meyer is an interactive multimedia installation artist who uses video, sound, custom hardware and software to present multimedia content that physically engages with audiences. He has created work for national and international events including Melbourne International Film Festival, Next Wave, ElectroFringe, Sydney Festival and the Rotterdam European Cultural Capital 2001.
Permanent vs Impermanent is commissioned by the City of Melbourne Public Art Program, with support from Arts House.