20100711_7285 Swarm by Nigel Helyer
(Part of) Swarm by Nigel Helyer.
[stainless steel, audio electronics, acrylic, steel rigging cable]
An acceptance in the Helen Lempriere National Sculptural Award. Year :
On the Werribee Park Sculpture Walk.
In the grounds of Werribee Park.
K Road, Werribee.
Victoria.
Interpretation :
Swarm consists of a series of laser cut acrylic objects closely resembling microscopic marine forms, each supporting a solar powered digital circuit, amplifier and speaker. On approach the objects interact acoustically, with the entire sculpture acting as a ‘swarm’ of audio turbulence. Philosophically the work encompasses many networks of voices; the ‘song-lines’ of Australia’s traditional owners, the frenzy of insect and bird communication and the technological communication links upon which we are so dependant. Swarm attempts a sonic-mapping of voices lost in the aether, of song long settled in the dust and inscribed into geological strata.
- from a Parks Victoria leaflet.
20100711_7285 Swarm by Nigel Helyer
(Part of) Swarm by Nigel Helyer.
[stainless steel, audio electronics, acrylic, steel rigging cable]
An acceptance in the Helen Lempriere National Sculptural Award. Year :
On the Werribee Park Sculpture Walk.
In the grounds of Werribee Park.
K Road, Werribee.
Victoria.
Interpretation :
Swarm consists of a series of laser cut acrylic objects closely resembling microscopic marine forms, each supporting a solar powered digital circuit, amplifier and speaker. On approach the objects interact acoustically, with the entire sculpture acting as a ‘swarm’ of audio turbulence. Philosophically the work encompasses many networks of voices; the ‘song-lines’ of Australia’s traditional owners, the frenzy of insect and bird communication and the technological communication links upon which we are so dependant. Swarm attempts a sonic-mapping of voices lost in the aether, of song long settled in the dust and inscribed into geological strata.
- from a Parks Victoria leaflet.