Burwood Brickworks Art Installation by Balarinji |
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| DESIGN NAME: Burwood Brickworks PRIMARY FUNCTION: Art Installation INSPIRATION: Balarinji’s design concept was based on artwork from local Wurundjeri, Dja Dja wurrung and Ngurai illum wurrung artist, Mandy Nicholson, and reflected the six elements of Wurundjeri culture, Forest Country, Sky Country, Wind Country, Water Country, On Country and Below Country. The black and white linework also includes references to local geographical landmarks. UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Balarinji was engaged by Frasers Property Australia to design public art installations for Burwood Brickworks in Victoria, Australia, the world’s most sustainable shopping centre. Balarinji worked with local Wurundjeri, Dja Dja wurrung and Njuari illum wurrung artist, Mandy Nicholson to develop an artwork concept that was deeply embedded to Place and reflected the Wurundjeri culture. The installations included a ceiling mural and outer facade murals. OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: - PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: The project was finished in November 2019. The location of the project is in Burwood East, Victoria, Australia |
PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: The artwork Balarinji commissioned was co-designed with Mandy Nicholson. Nicholson developed the artwork concept following a site visit where she learnt the story of the site and its positioning within Country, including its context to local landmarks. Balarinji developed the design for the outer facade and ceiling mural. The outer facade was hand painted by the artist, while the ceiling mural was vinyl printed before being installed. SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: - TAGS: Indigenous design, Art installation, Public art, Retail, Interior design RESEARCH ABSTRACT: The site is on the traditional lands of patrilineal Wurundjeri-wilam clan. Wurundjeri culture has many different elements, including language (Woiwurrung), dance, ceremony, song, animals and the environment. These are physical or tangible elements of culture, but within those are six interconnected spiritual elements: Forest Country, Sky Country, Wind Country, Water Country, On Country and Below Country. Wurundjeri art has a very unique style and includes symmetrical lines and diamond motifs. CHALLENGE: The project had to meet the criteria of the Living Building Challenge which meant the building had to contribute to the local community’s sense of place and celebrate local culture, spirit and place. Balarinji’s design concept reflected the local Wurundjeri culture and referenced local landmarks. The project embedded Aboriginal culture and gave a voice to a segment of society rarely heard from in a positive and inclusive way and celebrated local stories, people, environment and history. ADDED DATE: 2021-08-24 01:42:36 TEAM MEMBERS (4) : Balarinji, Frasers Property Australia, Mandy Nicholson and IMAGE CREDITS: Balarinji, 2021. |
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NAME: Balarinji PROFILE: Since 1983, Australia’s foremost Indigenous design and strategy studio, Balarinji has worked to deepen the understanding of Aboriginal Australia for major projects nationally. Founded by our current Chair, Yanyuwa man John Moriarty AM, and current Managing Director, Ros Moriarty, the studio delivers design excellence and authentic engagement with Aboriginal people, culture, art, stories and identity. Balarinji is known for our many iconic and nation-building design projects, including the Balarinji-Qantas Flying Art Series, featuring five aircraft with Aboriginal artwork livery between 1984 and 2018, as well as the Rio 2016 Paralympics Australian uniforms, the 2000 Walk for Reconciliation official poster, and many more. The studio has worked across a wide range of installation media and on many different interior and exterior sites, including large-scale public infrastructure, interpretive precincts, parklands, national and international institutions, corporate offices, retail outlets, public spaces and also uniforms. Over almost four decades Balarinji has developed an innovative co-design methodology that brings local Aboriginal creative practitioners and communities to the table for authentic storytelling, interpretation and a legacy of place within some of Australia’s largest public projects. |
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Burwood Brickworks Art Installation by Balarinji is Winner in Cultural Heritage and Culture Industry Design Category, 2021 - 2022.· Press Members: Login or Register to request an exclusive interview with Balarinji. · Click here to register inorder to view the profile and other works by Balarinji. |
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