Warrane
Exploring perspectives of place
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The Digital Experience exhibition, ‘Warrane’ (Sydney language word for Sydney Cove), focuses on perspectives of place. It explores Gadigal custodianship of Country and the influence that Lachlan and Elizabeth Macquarie had on the physical shape and identity of Sydney.
‘Warrane’ was co-designed and conceptualised by SUPERSENSE for Macquarie Group at their global headquarters in Martin Place, Sydney. The exhibition was curated by the National Museum of Australia and co-curated by Balarinji. SUPERSENSE developed the theming of 'place' and worked closely with the Gadigal community, creative technologists, and exhibition partners to film, edit, design, and deliver all 3D, 2D, AV, and digital components, achieving an authentic multimedia digital interpretation that deeply resonates.
The centrepiece of the exhibition is a 4-metre-high, bespoke-designed, arched LED screen. It was designed to fit inside and complement the arched northern heritage cupola. The screen hosts an immersive ‘Welcome to Country’ audio-visual piece led by Gadigal Elder Ray Davison.
SUPERSENSE:
• conceptualised, directed, and produced the Welcome to Country film
• co-wrote, designed, and produced an animated mapping audio-visual piece that explains different Aboriginal perspectives on the Sydney language
• and animated a poem, spoken in the Sydney Language, written by Gadigal and Thungutti man Joel Davison and performed by Gadigal and Dungutti women Alannah and Tahlia Davison, set against a soundscape written by Yanyuwa man Tim Moriarty.
This multimedia digital exhibition is a special and important place for Sydneysiders and visitors to the city. It provides an opportunity to engage with our shared history and cultural heritage.