PUBLIC ART REVIEW | PLAYSCAPES
Posted in Artists, Marker, UAP in the Media, UAP Projects by Anna on 2nd April 2012
Public Art Review's 45th issue, 'Parks and Recreation' includes a feature article on playscapes, focussed on growing creativity when it comes to the design of play areas. Featured amongst the list of international examples is UAP's Redfern Park project Lotus Cross, created by Artist Fiona Foley.
Sarah Robson with UAP Studio | The Residence Hyde Park
Posted in Artists, Benchmark Projects, Marker, Materials, UAP Projects by Anna on 16th November 2011
Located in the heart of Sydney's CBD, The Residence Hyde Park is the result of a refurbishment of the former NSW Police Headquarters into a prestigious residential precinct. UAP were comissioned by Hutchinsons Builders for their clients Pamada, Galileo and AMP Capital Investments to manage the public art project in alignment with the city of Sydney Public Art policy. The Artist appointed was Sarah Robson, who created a piece titled ‘Calais Deviations’, designed to engage with the building, pedestrian viewers and the surrounding environment as well as existing historical monuments.
Christopher Janney | Harmonic Convergence
Posted in Artists, Benchmark Projects, Marker, Materials, UAP Projects by Anna on 16th November 2011
Using light and sound, Christopher Janney's 'Harmonic Convergence' transforms a pedestrian walkway within the Miami International Airport into a large scale kaleidoscope. The installation replaces Janney's 1997 commission at the airport 'Harmonic Runway', and is set to be inaugurated to coincide with Art Basel Miami Beach and Design Miami 2011 this December.
UAP Studio | Legacy Way
Posted in Artists, Benchmark Projects, Marker, Materials, UAP Projects by Scott on 16th November 2011
The Transcity Joint Venture was recently awarded the $1.5 billion tender to design, construct, manage and operate Brisbane City Council’s Legacy Way project – the 4.6km road tunnel connecting the city’s western and inner northern suburbs.
Ned Kahn with UAP Studio | BDTX Update
Posted in Artists, Benchmark Projects, Marker, Materials, UAP Projects by Scott on 16th November 2011
Fabrication and Installation of ‘Turbulent Line’, the Brisbane Domestic Terminal car park’s kinetic façade by American artist Ned Kahn is well underway with many panels on the 5,000 square metre artwork already installed on the Western side of the car park. The fluid, rippling effect of Kahn’s artwork can already be seen from the Domestic terminals, Virgin Australia lounge and the Airtrain’s platform when the slightest breeze shifts across the panels.
Jonathan Jones & Jamie Perrow with UAP Studio | Untitled: (Eora Water Seasons) - The Star, Sydney
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*Above Video)* Video sample of the Autumn sequence featuring the migration of wurridjal (mullet fish) along the east coast of Australia. Video by Luke Harris, UAP Studio.
James & Eleanor Avery with UAP Studio | 'Lucky Dip' - The Darling Hotel, Sydney
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James and Eleanor Avery are a British‐born collaborative based in Brisbane, Australia. Their collaborations which have appeared across the globe including Italy, the United Kingdom and Australia, exist at the interface of sculpture and installation, drawing on architectural sensibilities and historical references to realise ambitious works that explore the dislocated layers of order and disorder within contemporary culture. Their works conflate concerns within contemporary culture with historical notes, drawing on a sci‐fi aesthetic.
Leo Villareal with UAP Studio - 'Flying Star' for The Star, Sydney
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The Star, formerly Star City, has undergone an $860 million transformation into a one‐of‐a‐kind entertainment destination, which officially re‐opened its doors in September.
NGA collaborates with UAP to produce two major commissions for ‘new look’ gallery
Posted in Benchmark Projects, Marker, UAP Projects by Esther on 28th October 2010
The National Gallery of Australia (NGA) last month unveiled its new Indigenous Galleries and main entrance to the public which features two unique public works. Visitors to the gallery are greeted by Eran.
Baroque Minimalism, Westfield Sydney | Dani Marti
Posted in Artists, Marker, UAP Projects by Esther on 28th October 2010
Dani Marti has conceived an integrated façade artwork for Westfield Centrepoint in Sydney. The artwork is located at the main entrance on Market Street, and forms part of a masterplanned curatorial program activating key areas of the mall. Marti, a Spanish-Australian sculptor, predominantly works in soft materials, skillfully manipulating thick ropes and weaving them into rhythmic patterns that appear as oversized fabric swatches.