Laura Woodward and Jem Selig Freeman with Like Butter
Commissioned by Lend Lease for Hume City Council
Location: Main St, Craigieburn
Stainless steel, bell components, electronics
3m x 3m x 5m
VOICES is an interactive and responsive public artwork comprising seven giant tubular bells. The work was developed from stories gathered in the Craigieburn community. The words circling each bell were spoken or written by locals as they talked of living and working in Craigieburn. The sounds of the tubular bells emerged from these discussions.
Motion sensors in each bell respond to the viewers’ movements, creating the sequences in which the bells play.
In connecting with Craigieburn through conversation, VOICES embodies and speaks of place as it is experienced and enjoyed by the local community. VOICES draws people together through community-generated music, playing the music of Craigieburn.
Community engagement: Laura Woodward and Jem Freeman.
Musical composition: Gemma Turvey.
Bell control system and consultation: Anton Hassell.
Electrical engineering (sensor system): Tekt Industries.
Lighting system: Relume Consulting.
Artwork electrician: Simon Boucher Electrical Contracting.
Images by Jem Selig Freeman.