AirLume: Light & Air Projection Sculpture

What is Airlume? Airlume is a giant, air and light-filled projection sculpture and luminous inflatable artwork.

AirLume is a chameleon, designed to transform itself with new animated ‘skins’ to bring different interpretations and experiences each time it displays in a new setting.

It is an abstract structure designed to engage audiences with its immersive light and sound experiences. The sculpture stands over 8 meters cubed and creates a resonant harmony of light  both inside and out, offering a unique sensory experience.

When was Airlume built? Airlume was built and debuted in 2017.

Who built Airlume? Airlume was created by Illuminart, in collaboration with Solidair. The project team includes several key members:

• Craig Laurendet: Concept designer / installation architect
• Cindi Drennan: Artistic Director
• Team Illuminart: Animators and Lighting Designers
• Sarah Harvie and the SolidAir Team: Australian Inflatable Design & Fabrication

Renowned Features of Airlume: Airlume is renowned for its grand and luminous presence, enchanting audiences with its intricate interplay of light and sound. It has been a central attraction at various events, captivating both children and adults with its interactive displays and immersive soundscapes. The sculpture’s exterior showcases projection with luminous rays of light, while its interior glows with reflected colors during the day and pulses with light and sound in the evening.

Awards and Accomplishments: Airlume and its associated events have achieved significant recognition:

• Hills Illuminate: A national finalist in the Australian Event Awards 2018 for Best New Event. Awarded to illuminart stories in light, in collaboration with Rouse Hill Town Centre and The Hills Shire Council.
• AirLume featured a presentation of Flocking Together, a bushfire recovery artwork made with the Lobethal community and commissioned by Fabrik
• AirLume has been proudly supported by Epson Australia, as part of their Projection art ambassador programme.

Notable Events Featuring Airlume:

• Hills Illuminate (2017): Debut event at Rouse Hill Town Centre, featuring interactive displays and animations created by local children.
• Hills Illuminate (2018): Christmas Event at Rouse Hill Town Centre, featuring a Christmas Story production augmented by paintings created by local children.
• Aus Lights on the River 2022: Airlume was a centerpiece at Elder Park, Adelaide, as part of a light, sound, and vision spectacular presented by the Australia Day Council of South Australia. The event included projections on various surfaces and featured contributions from regional artists.
• Light the City: Airlume arrives to illuminate the Mawson Lakes Precinct in July 2024, adding a striking and iconic display to the winter lights program.

Airlume continues to be an iconic piece of art, engaging audiences and enhancing events with its magical and mystical presence.