Constellations is a large-scale celestial formation that will hover above its own shimmering reflection on the Yarra River’s surface
French artist Joanie Lemercier from Studio Lemercier will present Constellations – a large-scale celestial formation which will hover above its own shimmering reflection on the Yarra River’s surface along Southbank after dark.
Constellations
- French artist Joanie Lemercier from Studio Lemercier
- A large-scale celestial formation, hovering above its own reflection
- On the Yarra River’s surface along Southbank after dark
- Thu 22 – Sun 25 & Thu 29 – Sat 31 August | Yarra River (by Hamer Hall), Southbank Promenade
- 6pm-11pm every night except Sunday 25 August, which is 6pm-10pm
- Free for everyone
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Be sure to visit Southbank after dark to witness French artist Joanie Lemercier’s mystical light show Constellations. This event will leave the Yarra River’s surface awash with celestial formations and dazzling geometric displays.
A celestial formation hovers above its own shimmering reflection on the Yarra River’s surface after dark. Glowing, morphing and refracting, it’s as though a portal to another dimension is being opened right before our eyes.
A large-scale light show on the Yarra River
Constellations by artist Joanie Lemercier is an abstract journey through the geometric structure formed by the universe. This mysterious, audio-visual installation is viewed from the banks of the Yarra, where light is projected on invisible water particles to form shapes and intangible structures in the air, creating in 3D-like visuals. This environment becomes a gate for the exploration of the cosmos, allowing us to travel through the planets and stars, moving from the heart of a black hole into deep space while keeping our feet planted firmly on the ground.
An ominous, electronic soundscape by producer Paul Jebansam accompanies Lemercier vectorial, monochromatic aesthetics as we search together for the limits of the universe.
Interesting facts about this event:
- Joanie Lemercier has worked on stage designs, architectural projections, and installations, collaborating with artists including Jay-Z, Flying Lotus and Portishead’s Adrian Utley.
- Environmentally conscious, Studio Joanie Lemercier’s work is is inspired by nature and environmental activism and as a result never travels overseas to reduce carbon emissions.
“Melbourne, it’s Now or Never!” Lord Mayor Sally Capp exclaimed. “The return of this extraordinary festival will enrich our events calendar, boosting visitation for our traders and stoking our economy during the traditionally quieter winter period
“From thought-provoking performances to late-night cultural experiences, the festival supports artistic talent and encourages knowledge, curiosity and creativity.”
“Now or Never is set to draw over 200,000 visitors to the city – welcoming audiences with a variety of events across some of Melbourne’s most iconic venues, including the renowned Royal Exhibition Building.”
“Melbourne Museum and the Royal Exhibition Building are vital elements in Melbourne’s cultural identity,” Museums Victoria CEO and director Lynley Crosswell concluded. “And as centres of wonder and discovery, the perfect venues to host the brilliant homegrown and international program of bold art, creative ideas and future thinking that is Now or Never 2024.”
Now or Never will take over Melbourne from Thursday 22 to Saturday 31 August. Tickets are on sale now. To purchase and to explore the full program, visit the Now or Never website here.
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