Glenelg’s ‘beached’ whale, which left many onlookers stunned and sent social media into a frenzy, is on the move to another iconic location, this time in the CBD.
The life-size, hypereal sperm whale, will grace Adelaide’s Elder Park from Wednesday, March 13th, until Friday, March 15th. As part of the immersive experience, Australian actors will portray scientists, adding depth and authenticity to the narrative.
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For those eager to delve deeper into the artistic process and the underlying message of the installation, Adelaide Festival Artistic Director, Ruth Mackenzie, will be available onsite on Wednesday, March 13th, from 6:30 am to 9 am, offering insights into the festival’s creative vision. Additionally, Bart van Peel, the Artistic Director of Captain Boomer Collective, will be present throughout the day to engage with visitors and share his inspiration behind this remarkable undertaking.
Originally unveiled at Glenelg Beach on Saturday morning, the jaw-dropping piece drew crowds exceeding 100,000 individuals. Many beachgoers flooded their social media at the sight of the large art installation, which sent media outlets into a frenzy with many people thinking it was the real deal. However, many can breathe a sigh of relief as it is a creation by non other than Belgium-based The Captain Boomer Collective with the idea to spark a message about the environment and climate change.
The Captain Boomer Collective, under the leadership of Bart Van Peel since its inception in 2008, has been known for its innovative theatre pieces that blur the boundaries between reality and fiction. With Whale’s appearances in major cities like London, Paris, Warsaw, and Madrid, and various smaller locales across Europe, its arrival in Australia marks a significant first.
The involvement of Australian actors, who will be portraying scientists alongside the Captain Boomer team on the beach, adds another layer of interaction and realism to the experience, further emphasizing the urgency of the environmental message being conveyed.
The exhibit was brought to life by CDM:Studio in Western Australia, marking a collaborative effort that underscores the global nature of the environmental challenges it seeks to highlight.
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