Earth v Sky

Lit from all sides, these two magnificent Moreton Bay Figs respond to the changing shades of the twilight and night sky. The trees visually complement the changing colours in the sky, as the lighting system continuously adjusts in real time - e.g. as the sky turns yellow/orange, the trees become blue/green.

The wind empowers the artwork, not only metaphorically but also actually, via the turbine. As, in the work, the earth seeks to balance the sky through colour opposition, the turbine seeks to balance the power used by the electrical systems that make this opposition possible.

The world's first colour-sensitive public light control system has been developed specifically for this project.

This work is a part of the City of Sydney's 'Sustainable Sydney 2030 Vision' for a green, global and connected future.

Built in partnership with

• Aerogenesis Australia
• The Australian Federal Government

With the support of:

• COFA, UNSW
• Robert Largent, UNSW
• House of Laudanum