FREE OPENING EVENT 2017 Perth Festival, Kings Park. Directed by Nigel Jamieson
“In the open-air spectacular Boorna Waanginy, scientists, botanists and school children came together with Noongar elders to deliver a powerful message. The stories play out above and around us: vast, full-colour 3D projections that dance across towering gum trees as we walk among them.” The Guardian
“Boorna Waanginy certainly shows how public arts events can engage with local communities. Its effects look set to make a real difference in the years ahead. If only every cultural project could be so effectively interventionist.” Limelight Magazine
I developed the concept with lead artists, built the creative team, liaised with Indigenous elders, invited the participation of scientists and negotiated with stakeholders across the city to enable delivery. We developed an environmental project in schools statewide and raised $400k from government and philanthropy. Budget $1.1m. Attendance 110,000 over three nights.