Lead artists: Bobbie Gray, Lara Thomas, Jesse Watson 

Participating artists: Lyn-Marie, Gitanjali Bhatt, Andrew Middleton, Ashleigh Tuck, Monique Lacey, Judith Lawson, Paige Nebbeling,
Kiki Hall, Skye Lovatt, Chris Bae, Daisy Nicholas, Molly Langelaan, Catherine Thomson, Rosaleen Turley

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A new species has emerged, a type of urban flora never seen before. 

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An enchanted garden of fluorescent flowers, Inflorescence is a collaborative light-based installation showcasing the potential of plastic as a material for making art. Inflorescence demonstrates that what some see as trash, others see as treasure. 

Meticulously spliced together by a collective of artists, the slew of flora creates an otherworldly environment that is industrial yet natural. Each of the plastic elements are infused with the history of a previous use and place, encouraging reflection on the abundance of these castaway materials and how they impact our world.

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The process of making Inflorescence mimics the lifecycle of flowers and plants. Waste plastic, that may otherwise be cast out into the environment, has contributed to the growth of a new generation of life forms.The delicate matrix of luminescence, manipulated plastic and electricity reinforce the flexibility, power, and preciousness of our own ecology.

Plastic is both an environmental hazard and a ubiquitous resource. Choosing to work with plastic from our recycling bins both diverted items from the waste stream and  provided a foundation for an accessible and inclusive project. Despite lockdown, artists had a readily available supply of free material to work with.

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Through the contribution of the collective creative energy of 20 artists we realised our vision of an immersive installation of 500 glowing flowers. What’s more, Inflorescence became a platform for artists to join together in a time where we had to be apart.

En masse the individual works take on a power greater than themselves, the power to transform space and create a magical experience for people of all kinds.

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Read about the inspiration for the show here

Watch the video here

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