Panel: On Light and Architecture

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Sun 6 Oct 3:00 PM

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60 Mins | Canberra Art Biennial

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Staged across the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA) lawns, artist Bronte Cormican-Jones presents Of line, of light: a neon and steel sculptural installation that mirrors the architectural geometry in the area. Commissioned for Canberra Art Biennial 2024, this public artwork continues the artist’s exploration of perspective and the echoes within a space.

Light is a central element, drawing through space and shifting throughout the day, while lines are marked in response to the architectural structures around the site. Particular attention is given to the experience of these structures from different vantage points. 
  
This free panel brings neon expert David Cooper and architect Savita Gaonkar into a conversation with the artist on light and architecture, bringing together neon, fine art, architecture and set design perspectives. The discussion will centre on the way each panelist intentionally works with light in their professional practice and the role of light across these spaces. 

The panel conversation will be moderated by Chris Mercer, NFSA Chief Experience Officer.

Presented by the NFSA in collaboration with Canberra Art Biennial and Canberra Glassworks, alongside the exhibition of Of line, of light by artist Bronte Cormican-Jones on the NFSA lawns.

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1 McCoy Circuit Acton, Australian Capital Territory, 2601

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We are situated in the heart of Canberra on McCoy Circuit, Acton, between the shores of Lake Burley Griffin and the grounds of the Australian National University. Just a 10-minute walk from the city and state bus interchanges.

BY BUS - WEEKDAYS

Note: the NFSA is open daily 10.00am – 4.00pm (except Christmas Day and New Year's Day), and outside those times for special film screenings and events – see our upcoming events calendar.
ON THE NUMBER 6
Route R6 runs between Woden Interchange and City West approximately every 10 to 20 minutes from 5.30am to 11.00pm weekdays. To use this service to visit the NFSA, alight at London Cct after Edinburgh Ave and proceed 600 metres along Gordon Street to the entrance on McCoy circuit.
ON THE NUMBER 53
Route 53 runs between National Museum Lennox Crossing and Dickson Shops Cowper Street on average every 30 minutes from 7.00am to 10.10pm weekdays. Bus alights at Liversidge St behind the NFSA.
Transport Canberra's Routes and Timetables site can help you find the most practical way to our venue (and others).
ON THE CULTURE LOOP FREE SHUTTLE BUS
The free Culture Loop shuttle bus stops at NewActon (on Edinburgh Avenue), within walking distance of the NFSA.

BY BUS - WEEKENDS

Note: the NFSA is open daily 10.00am – 4.00pm (except Christmas Day and New Year's Day), and outside those times for special film screenings and events – see our upcoming events calendar.
ON THE NUMBER 6
Route R6 runs between Woden Interchange and City West approximately every 10 to 20 minutes from 7.00am to 9.00pm weekends and public holidays. To use this service to visit the NFSA, alight at London Cct after Edinburgh Ave and proceed 600 metres along Gordon Street to the entrance on McCoy circuit.
Transport Canberra's Routes and Timetables site can help you find the most practical way to our venue (and others).
ON THE CULTURE LOOP FREE SHUTTLE BUS
The free Culture Loop shuttle bus stops at NewActon (on Edinburgh Avenue), within walking distance of the NFSA.

PARKING

There is dedicated visitor parking on the premises between McCoy Circuit and Ellery Cresent (paid parking, up to three hours). There is also limited free parking surrounding the building on Liversidge Street.
We recommend using public transport in peak times.

Accessible parking is available off McCoy Circuit.
Wheelchair/accessible access via Liversidge Street.