Swarm

Research Background Projection as an extension of installation practice has been steadily gaining popularity in both galleries and public spaces as the technology has improved and the costs less prohibitive. This forward evolution of image quality and fidelity has also coincided with a resurgence of interest in aspects the natural world in contemporary art practice and the relationship between culture and nature. Research Contribution The 2D animated installation Swarm exhibited in the old Science lab as part of 'Place of Assembly' 2012 engages the audience in a site specific animated projection which plays on the previous activities of a community schoolhouse space soon to be demolished. This work acknowledges and activates the awareness of the importance of non-conventional exhibition spaces and the transience of community art spaces awaiting development. Research Significance This group exhibition was funded by Arts Victoria, the City of Yarra, and was part of the Melbourne Festival 2012. http://placeofassembly.com.au/artist/martine-corompt/