New Anthems I
New Anthems I is the first of a series of interactive installations commissioned by the Judith Wright Centre for Contemporary Arts. By inserting words via SMS into iconic Australian texts, participants can play with expressions of national identity.
The series of custom designed typographic sculptures are produced from materials such as neon, fibre optics, LED displays, recycled cardboard and timber. This installation quoted the opening line from Australia’s official national anthem.
The inaugral installation quoted the opening line from the official national anthem, Advance Australia Fair: “Australians all let us rejoice for we are young and free”.
A website recorded the list of contributions
The Eye blog has an article with more information
Architectural Review featured the series
See also versions II, III, IV, V, VI
At Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts, 22.7.2009—20.8.2009
Fabrication Neon Signs Australia
Photography Stefan Jannides
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