Good news might be on the horizon for us Illuminate fans. The team that brought us some of the most immersive visual feasts for eyes, Ouchhh Studio have been commissioned to produce a permanent light-based public art piece.
2023 Illuminate Adelaide has proposed a significant opportunity to co-commission an artwork from
internationally renowned creative media collective, Ouchhh Studio.
The proposal sees the artwork located centrally at the southern end of Light Square/Wauwi where it will sit in balance and harmony with the existing and culturally significant Colonel Light grave and memorial and will retain the formal design of the Square.
Ouchhh’s concept is for City of Adelaide data to be utilised for the digital screen embedded into the internal surface of the circular artwork. The groundbreaking idea has already been played with the Eye of Mexico installation. Current discussions are focused on utilising data sustainability-driven and derived from City of Adelaide initiatives and infrastructure.
“Ouchhh’s main goal is not just to create an iconic landmark but also to create a data-driven public art to inspire and create a sense of marvel to everyone who experiences it through awe-inspiring arts,” Ouchhh Studio says.
Ouchhh is a global creative hub and innovator with some incredible art installations under its belt, including Ocean Data which was a living AI sculpture of maritime proportions shown in this year’s Illuminate season. The Studio is a pioneer of data paintings and sculptures, working with a team of engineers, academics, creative coders, designers and media artists.
The Studio’s main office is in Istanbul, with approximately 52 public art projects represented across the world, including London, New York, Berlin, Tokyo, Seoul, Milano, Abu Dhabi, Paris and more. The Studio has received multiple accolades and awards in the international arena.
This ambitious public artwork will be a national first and the only permanent public artwork of this significant international artist collective in Australia.
However, there are no official dates as to when the art piece will be completed or when it will be unveiled to the public.
To find out more about the project, visit the City of Adelaide’s website here.
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