Middleton, McDermott, Baxter
Cloud of Bats
At dusk, Sydney reveals its true vitality as grey-headed flying-foxes wheel across the sky in search of food – the last indigenous creatures left in the heart of the CBD.
Through a combination of light and sound, Cloud of Bats will evoke this joyous and distinctly Sydney scene, yet also draw attention to the current decline in flying-fox population.
What's Smart?
Cloud of Bats uses found and recycled materials with low energy LED lighting to create its beautiful effect.
About the artists
Trent Middelton is an architect with over 10 years of residential and commercial experience. He has been involved in a variety of exciting projects across Sydney, ranging from large sites such as the Green Square Town Centre, individual buildings such as Silkwood Apartments at Reservoir Street, and small exhibitionslike the Green Room at Customs House Object Gallery.
Ruth McDermott is an industrial designer specialising in the design of light art works, with a particular interest in regions, cultures and environments. She has created works for Nestle, ABN Amro, Restaurant Sevva in Hong Kong and clients in the corporate and hospitality sectors throughout Australia. She has exhibited in Australia, Milan, Oslo, Tokyo and Seattle. To view Ruth McDermott's Art Light installation at UTS click here
Ben Baxter is an artist, industrial designer and design technology teacher, he has worked at Signature Prints (Florence Broadhurst) and on custom lighting projects for Ruth McDermott Design. Ben has curated design exhibitions at the Delmar Galleryin Summer Hill and currently teaches graphics technology at Trinity Grammar.
Sponsors
Structural Engineer and Certification of Installation:
Partridge Partners Structural Engineers
www.partridge.com.au
Lighting Supply:
Xenian Living Light
www.xenian.com.au
Rigging Supply:
Pollard Productions pty ltd
www.pollardproductions.com.au
Installation:
J.E.Z Film Services
