onward and upward

'Then Again', 2007, polychrome mouse wire, 120cm X 200cm X 80cm

a new work for for

20/20: 20 Years of the Churchie Prize (no I didn't win)

Museum of Brisbane March 26th to July 15th 2007

catchup overdue

I was not sure if people would continue to review this blog so it has been sorely neglected, if you are still checking up occasionally I am sorry for my lack of attention. her is an update of what has been going on.

'Spun', a new work for the redeveloped Southbank Institute managed to consume what part of last year 'when the stars come out' didn't

About 26 tonnes of concrete and steel, originally to be in two parts on two sides on Earnest Street in Southbank, 12 months of budget negotiations, numerous reworkings and re drawings, and many restless night have bought this work to this point. at 27m x 14m x 5m it is without a doubt the largest work I have ever undertaken and most likely the largest I will ever undertake. Production should begin in the next few days, the work is due to be installed late May 2007

The moment of truth has arrived
after two days the work is up
and looking great.
I am feeling completely exhausted but very pleased

















A few final adjustments

















Me, and my shadow


The view from the second story balcony










































From the car park exit, first floor

From the ground floor looking up, I think they call it 'the money shot'

Just below the for rent sign you can see the bottom of the work, eventualy it will be visible night and day through the three stories of windows

sparks will fly,

when a star is born.

Building 'when the stars come out'.

It started with a stack of welded wire mesh

Folded

welding

Mathew, Les & Michael, Mesh Products

cut and paste

insides complete

Steve, final adjustments

more adjustments

Colleen and collusus

The Moment of truth

next is the addition of colour

the work is due to be installed into its permanent location next week