'Pillars' - December 2023

Highpoint is a culturally diverse part of Melbourne, with people from over 270 countries and their diverse heritages calling our community home. To celebrate this rich tapestry of cultural origins, this installation invites the participant to immerse themselves in the different countries to gain a glimpse of the cultural diversity and reflect on the beauty of our global landscape.

This marvellous installation takes its form as a bench where shoppers can take a moment to relax. Protruding from the benches are six pillars, each covered in LED panels. These pillars act as a window into another part of the world, displaying beautiful landscape imagery from countries including Australia, Italy, Vietnam, India, Colombia and Ethiopia  These luminous pillars will transport spectators to the very heart of these landscapes, instilling a sense of wanderlust, reverence and unity with our awe-inspiring planet. Soundscapes will accompany these mystical visuals creating a unique, multisensory experience. The experience will be controlled by the user, who can select the country they wish to be displayed. The audience will learn about the intended country through information displayed on a smaller, accompanying screen. This captivating piece, reminiscent of a portal to distant realms, is a testament to the fusion of technology and artistic vision. As each pillar flickers to life, vibrant hues and breathtaking vistas from diverse countries emerge, embracing viewers in a whirlwind of visual poetry. An attestation to the boundless beauty of the world, this installation ignites an opportunity to reconnect with home, wherever that may be, reminding us that amongst diversity, we find unity and wonder.

Highpoint is proud to present ‘Pillars’ as part of its Highpoint Art Journey.