The carved ice walls of Antarctica, the tropical depths of the Great Barrier Reef, strangely beautiful mechanical birds and musical crickets are the stars of the latest
State Library of Queensland exhibition.
Lumia: art/light/motion is a multi-media installation that combines art with technology. Bespoke robots, electronic landscapes and haunting light shows are just some of the features of a show that invites visitors to ponder the 'environmental and social implications of our choices'.
Lumia is a contemporary collection of handcrafted sculptures and installations. Many, such as the 'new-world' lyrebird, are interactive. The juxtaposition of nature and technology is both striking and thought provoking and says a lot about contemporary issues (such as environmentalism) and popular culture.
These pieces are the creation of artists from the
Kuuki collective. Kuuki is a collaboration of artists whose art interacts with the world around them and the issues of the day; the word kuuki is Japanese and translates to 'things we take for granted but cannot live without'. The artists have used books and data from the library to interpret references in a non-traditional way.
Curious Creatures is a children's activity that allows children to create their own creatures.
Lumia: art/light/motion will show on level two of the State Library until the 5 June. The library is open daily from 10.00am until 5.00pm and admission is free.
