- Address: George Street, Sydney (outside Town Hall)
- Dates: 23 September - 23 October 2011
- Cost: Free
Powerhouse Museum and Art & About Sydney present Tsunami 1.26. by Janet Echelman.
Flying high above the heart of the city, Tsunami 1.26. is a gigantic arerial net installation by acclaimed American artist Janet Echelman. This spectacular vision is one of the works from the Powerhouse Museum’s new Love Lace exhibition, and combines ancient craft practice with cutting-edge technology to create an oasis of sculpture delicate enough to be choreographed by the wind. Netted with a high tensile rope, 15 times stronger than steel in weight, and lit by changing coloured lights, Tsunami is inspired by the events that unfolded following the 2010 Chile earthquake. Using a 3D model of the 2010 tsunami, and software to create an outline of the model’s higher amplitude area, Echelman created her sculptural form, with machine-knotted mesh revealing the intricacy of traditional netting.
Janet Echelman
Janet Echelman is internationally recognised for her massive textile installations, and has previously exhibited expansive works over New York, San Francisco, Vancouver, Phoenix and Porto. Tsunami 1.26. won the Built Environment category of the third Powerhouse Museum International Lace Award.
Artist Talk
Thursday 22 September 2011, 5.30pm – 7pm
American artist, Janet Echelman, one of the prize winners in the third Powerhouse Museum International Lace Award, will explain the evolution of her massive aerial sculptures that have enchanted cities such as Kyoto, Jakarta, Bombay, Venice, Madrid, Denver and New York. This is a free event, however bookings are essential.
Time Lapse
Time lapse video of the installation of Janet Echelman’s Tsunami 1.26 on George St, Sydney; 19 – 23 September 2011. Part of the Love Lace exhibition at the Powerhouse Museum and Art and About Sydney. Photography by Marinco Kojdanovski. Video provided courtesy of the Powerhouse Museum.
Image: artist’s impression
