Project Type: Commission, Exhibition, Public Program
Collaborating with the Metro Tunnel Creative Program and Global Arts Projects, Craft facilitated the sharing of nonsignificant archaeological fragments uncovered onsite as part of the Metro Tunnel Project with nine local artists.
These artifacts, dating back to the post-European settlement era, were creatively reformed and repurposed by the artists. The resulting new works not only interpret the rich built history of the city but also offer a visionary perspective on its future.
From the moment I learned about the project and the opportunity to respond to these fragments that had been recovered from the archaeological dig sites, I began to think about creating something that was a light source. I felt it would be beautiful to bring light to something that had been in the dark for so long.
/ Project Artist, Juan Castro
Artists: Ruby Aitchison, Jack Balfour, Juan Castro, Dale Hardiman, ACV Studio, Jenna Lee, Claire McArdle, Tantri Mustika, Iluka Sax-Williams, Dan Bowran
Client: Metro Tunnel Creative Program
Location: Naarm/Melbourne, Australia
Year: 2022