Scribbly Gum
Australian Museum, Sydney, Jun 08


Australian Museum, Sydney, Jun 08

This is a large, three-screen atmospheric video program that captures a snapshot of life in and on a single scribbly gum in an average Sydney backyard. We shot sequences of the tree over the course of a year. The program shows the passing of time from the emergence of the cicadas, through blossom time and shedding of bark.
This installation is presented in the section of the Surviving Australia exhibition devoted to wildlife in suburban backyards.

Exhibition Design: Freeman Ryan Design
Hardware Supply and Install: Wizard Projects
Cinematographer: Peter Beeh