TY - ADVS
T1 - Dormitorium
A2 - Bird, Matthew
A2 - McMahon, Marcus
A2 - Wilson Rajaratnam, Shanthakumar
A2 - Drummond, Sean
A2 - Parry, Caitlyn
N1 - Press: ABC TV’s Catalyst program, Sleep feature. On air 28th August 2017.
timber, steel, fixings, paint, electroplated zinc coated trampoline, motorised turntable, sheep skin toppers, caster wheels, projectors, animated digital projections, LED strip lighting, quilted and memory foam pillows, gutter bristles, electrical clamps.
Curator: Penny Teale
Bird’s research has led to an extensive exploration in the changing traditions of bedchamber aesthetics and the potential these spaces have to profoundly affect the way we rest and rejuvenate. Bringing together these ideas, 'Dormitorium' is presented as a communal sleep chamber and exploratory environment that encourages audiences to engage with a complexity of sensory propositions, from textures and materials to the immersive effects of moving light and sound technologies.
'Dormitorium' has been created in collaboration with Respiratory & Sleep Disorders Physician Dr Marcus McMahon from Austin Health, and Professor Shantha Rajaratnam and Professor Sean Drummond from Monash University’s Sleep Program, Monash Institute of Cognitive and Clinical Neurosciences. With contributions from architect and designer Caitlyn Parry, choreographer/ performance artist Phillip Adams and choreographer/ dance artist Shelley Lasica.
The exhibition attracted 44,141 visitors (6 Mar to 9 Jul 2017)
MDQLTY - V
PY - 2017
Y1 - 2017
M3 - Design / Architecture
PB - McClelland Sculpture Park and Gallery
CY - Langwarrin, Vic, Australia
T2 - Matthew Bird: Dormitorium
Y2 - 5 March 2017 through 9 July 2017
ER -