16 August - 28 September 2008

MAIN GALLERY

BIOSONICS

Proudly sponsored by Dubbo Orthodontic Centre, BioSonics is a stunning sculptural installation filling the main gallery space, created by Nigel Helyer specifically for WPCC. The work encompasses a variety of elements and utilises cutting edge technologies in its fabrication.

The son of a Welsh fisherman, Nigel has always been interested in marine biology, specifically microscopic marine organisms that have evolved largely without a regard for gravity. BioSonics includes a sound component activated by human movement, which changes pitch and volume. The installation establishes a reactive space, forming an immersive sonic environment.