12 August to 19 September

 The Video Dome exhibition comprises artworks which are collaborations between artists and research scientists referencing astronomical phenomena and contemporary art. Inspired by ‘the sublime’, the artworks by David Carson and Paul Bourke aim to capture the infinite and indefinable aspects of nature and the universe. The program features fish-eye projections which play continuously on a 30 minute loop, accompanied by a complimentary soundtrack. The viewer is immersed in a full sensory experience, surrounded with vision and sound, inside a 5 metre inflated dome. This unusual environment is a whole new way of experiencing projected moving images and surround-sound. The exhibition pushes the boundaries of contemporary art into the domain of planetariums and science museums.

David Carson presents two video works made in collaboration with colleagues from his expedition to Lapland capturing 3D footage of the Aurora Borealis. These works, entitled PaintedSKY and Aurora Mixmaster were first shown at Horizon the Planetarium, Scitech, Perth WA as part of the Biennale of Electronic Arts Perth (BEAP) in 2007. Paul Bourke’s two artworks feature visual representations of the formation of the universe. These can be appreciated both for their aesthetic and scientific value.

 This exhibition is both mind-blowing and uplifting. Experiencing the artworks in this environment invites calm meditation on the ambient visual and audio effects whilst encouraging the viewer to ponder the infinite.

The exhibition has been supported by the National Exhibitions Touring Structure for Western Australia Inc. through the State Exhibition Development and Touring Funds.

 The State of Western Australia has made an investment through the Department of Culture and the Arts in association with the Lotteries Commission in ART ON THE MOVE the National Exhibitions Touring Structure for Western Australia Inc.

 ART ON THE MOVE is assisted by the Commonwealth Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body. ART ON THE MOVE is supported by the Visual Arts and Craft Strategy, an initiative of the Australian, State and Territory Governments.

Also exhibiting...

GTS Robert Moore

A 3 m x 2.5 m x 6 m Moulded inflatable plastic sculpture of a Holden Monaro with etching ink detail

This sculpture was commissioned by Ipswich Art Gallery in 1999 with the assistance of a State Government Project Grant from Arts Queensland.  Kindly on loan from Ipswich Art Gallery.