Our Dream
Illuminart stories in light are Australia’s most experienced storytelling projection art directors.
Working across the disciplines of theatre, visual arts, architecture, and events, our expertise includes Large-scale Architectural Projection, Permanent Projection, Creative Direction and Curation.
Our reputation is the result of the highest attention to quality and service, providing our customers with complete solutions to their project needs.
Illuminart has grown from the passion and inspiration of collaborating artists, innovators and technologists.
Working as a network, supporting projects Australia-wide – developing regional arts projects, permanent cultural attractions and immersive events – illuminart create spectacular projections and stories in light that amplify the unique significance of each project.
Our Dream is to help your organisation or community make the most of projection and light technology, to engage and fulfill your audience while building projects that leave a lasting legacy.
Working with you
Illuminart brings together regional artists, animators, technologists, and producers to offer comprehensive services from concept to completion and ongoing support. We handle projects ranging from small community initiatives in outback regions to large-scale architectural projections and corporate storytelling, along with our own creative ventures.
We can assist you with :
- Consultancy for projection-related inquiries
- Design, installation, and management of permanent architectural projection and light systems
- Building projection and Son et Lumiere presentations
- Commissions and public arts projects
- Community arts and heritage interpretation
- Projector and equipment hire and sales
- Feasibility studies for technical and creative installations
- Creative design, direction, and animation services
- Storytelling and local heritage interpretation in arts projects
- Urban transformation through public art
- Festival and event lighting for special projects
- Digital and cultural leadership projects
- Interactive and immersive experiences
- Commissioned research
- Youth arts projects and projection mapping
- Curation, training workshops, and project mentorship
We specialise in creating transformative experiences through light, enhancing public spaces and cultural events.
Our Story
illuminart Stories in Light is a pioneering company specialising in projection art, transforming spaces through large-scale mapped projections, animated audiovisual narratives, illuminated experiences and innovative digital media. Founded in 1997, we have been at the forefront of the projection art industry, blending illustration, installation, and narrative arts to create unforgettable experiences.
Our journey began with Cindi Drennan, who started combining video, animation, and illustration in the 1980s. As a young filmmaker in South Australia, Cindi won numerous awards and later established herself as a multimedia specialist in Sydney. She pioneered techniques in projection mapping and live painting in light, leading to the formation of our company.
Our first major project in 2004 inspired artists to explore projection as a medium for transforming spaces. This initiative laid the foundation for a new model of collaborative digital media development, supporting arts and culture in regional communities. In 2010, co-founder Craig Laurendet expanded our reach to NSW, followed by creative producers in WA and Victoria. Today, we have a national team of projection arts and illumination specialists, delivering commissioned and self-produced works across Australia.
We are best known for our Architectural Storytelling, integrating large-scale projections with animated narratives to breathe life into buildings and public spaces. Our work includes permanent projection systems, interactive projections, projection sculptures and creative street activations. Highlights of our projects include the Fractured Heart Interactive with Gotye at VIVID Sydney, Yabarra – Gathering of Light; Luminous Hall, and Quorn Silo Light Show.
Throughout our history, we have achieved many industry firsts, including early advancements in projection mapping before commercial tools were available. We continue to innovate, incorporating interactivity, virtual reality, and remote presence into our projects to engage audiences in new and exciting ways. Our team, affectionately known as the “illuminarty,” constantly evolves through creative exploration and collaboration, ensuring each installation is a unique reflection of the stories and communities we work with.
As we look forward to the future, we remain committed to exploring the magical qualities of projection art. We invite you to join us on this journey and discover the possibilities of illuminating projects. For more information, please contact us.