A dedicated time-lapse camera
documented the construction and installation of this unique art sculpture in
Parramatta, Sydney. Filmed by Graeme Beck at Electric Films.
Parramatta
Art Sculpture Time-Lapse
The artwork and its installation
The 8-metre-tall, vertically positioned, mirror-polished cast aluminium sculpture
shaped like a vintage 1960s Leyland Worldmaster bus, was created by Claire Healy
and Sean Cordeiro and installed in Parramatta Mall. The film follows the installation
over several weeks.
It honors the Parramatta Eels rugby league team using a historic team bus for
meetings after the Cumberland Oval grandstand burned down in 1981. It also references
local history like the "Flying Pieman" (William Francis King), early
Lebanese migrant Rosie Bint Broheen, and etched love messages from the Parramatta
Industrial School for Girls.
The time-lapse camera was mounted on a light pole and solar-powered. The finished
film was commissioned by the Parramatta City Council.
««Shop fit-out and art installation FAQs»»
How are cameras mounted inside a shop or showroom?
Non-destructive mounting methods are utilised to suit the available surfaces
and camera positions. These can include wood cowling, silicone and heavy-duty
hook-and-loop fastenings.
Do the cameras
need a nearby power outlet?
No. Our outdoor setups utilise custom-built solar systems, while battery-powered
cameras are used for interior filming. This means camera positions never need
to be tethered to a power outlet.
How
are camera positions chosen for art installations?
Camera positions are chosen to show the making or installation of the artwork
without obstructing the artist or the public. The Antonia
Mrljak studio film used a non-destructive wall mount opposite the artwork.
The Sydney
Airport sand sculpture film used a camera mounted high on an opposite
light pole.
Are
site photographs available during a fit-out or art project?