“Thought Train” expands our conversation with architectural facades.
“Thought Train is an animated series of messages. Silent whispers passing through time. The pulsing messages move from clearly representational to abstract coded patterns. Metaphorical representations of the way we articulate unconnected thoughts in relationship to travel or moving.” Robyn Backen
The project was Cultural Capital for Transport NSW’s Wynscreen public art project.
Thought Train Wynyard NSW
Thought Train Animation: Shot by Sam James
Wynscreen was developed and produced by Cultural Capital.
This collaboration between Robyn Backen and I has been incubating over several years. ‘Night Watch 2013’ and ‘Connecting You 2010’ were precursors in code and concept.
Over time a custom set of After Effects scripts have been developed to control animation in a way so that precise and fine movements can be achieved. We enjoyed working with Alessio Cavallaro’s gentle guidance and curatorial support. Hai Trahn provided immense technical support in developing content for the screen.
The animation was generated with a tempo and form to respond to the unique curved screen.
Thought Train © Pics Sam James
Project Info
- Year
- 2018
- Scope
- Animation
- Client
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Robyn Backen , NSW Transport, Cultural Capitol
- Team
- Ian Hobbs, Robyn Backen, Hai Trahn, Alessio Cavalaro, Sam James, Bethan Donnelly
Thought Train © Pics Sam James
Alessio Cavallaro dedicated time to polish our proposal. He helped us refine the sparse language of pure text and geometric transformations. Project partners – Cultrural Capitol were outstanding in their support of this unique project. Ian Hobbs
Thought Train © Pics Sam James