Port Pirie Immersive Museum Display - illuminart stories in light

Port Pirie Immersive Museum Display

As part of the broader Silver to Sea Way Project, the Port Pirie Railway Station Precinct has undergone meticulous restoration and regeneration, contributing significantly to the visual identity of Ellen Street.

Alongside the physical revitalisation of the precinct, an engaging digital storytelling experience was developed to bring local history to life in innovative ways. This immersive installation offers visitors a captivating exploration of the region’s unique identity and heritage, incorporating digital elements that highlighted key moments and figures from the past.

The project embraced a signature visual approach, integrating new digital media technology to help visitors connect with the history of the place. A high level of community involvement shaped this experience, with local participants contributing to re-enactments and storytelling, weaving together a rich narrative that reflected the spirit of the region.

For more information about the revitalisation project, please visit the Silver to Sea Way website.

A separate historic project is also underway at Gladstone Gaol, featuring permanent projection and special lighting in the watchtower, further enhancing the storytelling of South Australia’s historic sites.

  • Story Lab Participants:

    Zero Shaw and Cindi – Filming / Photographing
    Vicki South – National Trust Volunteer, History Checker
    Christeen Schoepf – Historian

    Meet the People:

    Evelyn Dumoi
    Ebony North
    Kaz Fischer
    Kyah Dienhoff
    Benjamin Rohde
    Taleah Wilkins
    Jack Keian
    Brodie McKerlie

    Reenactment Filming Participants:

    Factory / Smelter workers:
    Jack Kaein

    Children/Young Adults:
    Neesa Marwick
    Charlotte Miller
    Ruby Johns
    Harry Johns

    Young Lady:
    Drazic Roberts

    Young Gent:
    Kingston Kiriacou

    Waiting Room Ladies:
    Rosemary Pedder
    Pam Kanaris
    Christeen Schoep
    Vicki South
    Hannah Oborn

    Railway Worker:
    Paul

    Assisting with costume and hair:
    Sandy Whitelaw
    Warren
    Vanessa

    General Support:
    Amanda Johns
    Paul Siddell
    Trevor Greig
    Peter Axon
    Iris Kiriaco

    Grateful thanks to all the amazing participants for going to such great lengths to dress in the style of the day and for assistance with all the fine details!
    Thank you also for the wonderful assistance of friends, families, guardians and volunteers who helped make this project possible.

  • Project ID # 1221

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