ENLIGHTENMENT/RE- ENLIGHTENMENT

3 channel synchronised projection, 3d animation, stereo sound, Cairns city Library
Cairns festival, cairns, QLD, Australia
Visual artist – Craig Walsh
associated artist . Russell Miledge
Animator – Steven Thomasson
Sound design – Tai Inoue
Poetry/Spoken word – Jessica Hart
musical score – Robert Wilson

Enlightenment is a multi channel 3D projection in response to the historical Cairns library and the natural environment so dominant in the far North. The project ran over two consecutive festivals and developed over this period combining digital video, 3D animation, projection mapping, photography and sound to create awe-inspiring 3D illusions, depicting some of the most distinctive aspects of the region’s wildlife, from giant barramundi to brilliant Ulysses butterflies.. The work draws upon distinctive natural elements relative to Cairns and this region, provides a moment of synergy between nature and architecture, The work includes a commissioned spoken word component by local writer Jessica Hart, responsive to the influences of place on our condition and referencing how inspirational the natural world can be in our pursuit of creativity, Knowledge and wisdom. The library is of cause an essential place to explore and share such ideas .The sound design included real recordings of local species to accompany the visuals