Sound of Drawing and Voice Lab
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Accessible bathroom, All gender bathroom, Low sensory / relaxed, Seating available, Wheelchair accessibleTexture and technology come together in Sound of Drawing and Voice Lab, an interactive soundscape and communal works of art and design.
Sound of Drawing
On a long table covered in paper, children and their families wear headphones and draw with soft coloured pastels. The sounds of the pastels on the paper are picked up by sensitive microphones and amplified, turning the physical action of drawing into a live tapestry of sound. Participants listen to this through the headphones, hearing their scratches, swirls, tapping and scribbles as they make their collective mark in abstract artistic masterpieces. These collaborative designs will be hung in The Store for participants and passers-by to enjoy. Sound of Drawing connects sound, gesture and artistic intention, drawing meaningful creative contributions from children and adults alike.
Voice Lab
Voice Lab is a beautifully designed experience for children to share their thoughts and opinions. One at a time, they are invited into a small, beautifully designed, serene dome, featuring an intricate set of headphones. Wearing these, they have a conversation with the space itself – Voice Lab. It asks (and answers) questions, encourages opinions and regards the child as the expert. Made from canvas and Tyvek, and incorporating lighting, sound and concealed technology, Voice Lab is immersive, theatrical and responsive. Juxtaposed with the heritage surrounds of Abbotsford Convent and its history, Voice Lab provides a safe space for local children to have a say about their present and their future.
Participants
Polyglot Theatre is a world-renowned contemporary theatre company based in Melbourne (Naarm/Birrarung-ga) making exceptional arts experiences for children and families. Their unique brand of theatre encompasses a wide variety of forms and is shared with audiences everywhere, from the world’s most prestigious theatres to the football grounds of regional Australia. Polyglot’s artistic and philosophical approach of child-centred practice has earned them a strong reputation at home and abroad as a leader in the theatre for young audiences (TYA) sector. Polyglot is celebrated for creating distinctive, participatory and inclusive works that are playful and conceptually rigorous. Access is central to Polyglot’s work, driven by the right of all children to experience growth and resilience through creative play, and to be captivated by the arts.
Dates
Tickets
Venue
Access
Accessible bathroom, All gender bathroom, Low sensory / relaxed, Seating available, Wheelchair accessibleTexture and technology come together in Sound of Drawing and Voice Lab, an interactive soundscape and communal works of art and design.
Sound of Drawing
On a long table covered in paper, children and their families wear headphones and draw with soft coloured pastels. The sounds of the pastels on the paper are picked up by sensitive microphones and amplified, turning the physical action of drawing into a live tapestry of sound. Participants listen to this through the headphones, hearing their scratches, swirls, tapping and scribbles as they make their collective mark in abstract artistic masterpieces. These collaborative designs will be hung in The Store for participants and passers-by to enjoy. Sound of Drawing connects sound, gesture and artistic intention, drawing meaningful creative contributions from children and adults alike.
Voice Lab
Voice Lab is a beautifully designed experience for children to share their thoughts and opinions. One at a time, they are invited into a small, beautifully designed, serene dome, featuring an intricate set of headphones. Wearing these, they have a conversation with the space itself – Voice Lab. It asks (and answers) questions, encourages opinions and regards the child as the expert. Made from canvas and Tyvek, and incorporating lighting, sound and concealed technology, Voice Lab is immersive, theatrical and responsive. Juxtaposed with the heritage surrounds of Abbotsford Convent and its history, Voice Lab provides a safe space for local children to have a say about their present and their future.
Participants
Polyglot Theatre is a world-renowned contemporary theatre company based in Melbourne (Naarm/Birrarung-ga) making exceptional arts experiences for children and families. Their unique brand of theatre encompasses a wide variety of forms and is shared with audiences everywhere, from the world’s most prestigious theatres to the football grounds of regional Australia. Polyglot’s artistic and philosophical approach of child-centred practice has earned them a strong reputation at home and abroad as a leader in the theatre for young audiences (TYA) sector. Polyglot is celebrated for creating distinctive, participatory and inclusive works that are playful and conceptually rigorous. Access is central to Polyglot’s work, driven by the right of all children to experience growth and resilience through creative play, and to be captivated by the arts.