Client: Blacktown City Council,

Location: Mackenzie Walkway in Blacktown CBD 

Artists: Barahanos Byrne (Tina Barahanos & Alexandra Byrne)

Title: City Shift

Year: 2020

Medium: Tinted acrylic mirror, clear polycarbonate, aluminium composite panel

Dimensions: Approx. H3.5m x L35m

 

Context: Barahanos Byrne was commissioned by Blacktown City Council as part of their laneway’s public art program and graffiti management plan in conjunction with the Blacktown Arts It’s Our Thing (Part 3) project to create City Shift (A large-scale low-relief sculptural installation) for Mackenzie Walkway in Blacktown CBD. 

The project aims were to develop artworks for local laneways that

• improved public spaces

• helped council manage unsolicited graffiti

• were inspired by Hip Hop culture and reflected the emergent voice of the Western Sydney Hip Hop Scene.

 

The project covered:

• Field research included wide-ranging photo documentation (source material) of

• local iconic buildings and landmarks

• local people and activity

• local hip hop performers and dancers

• Extensive graphic design from original concept images through to vector files for production

• Extensive liaison with Blacktown City Council, Westpoint Staff (building owners), fabricators and other stakeholders

 

Images show the work installed in Mackenzie Walkway with details of individual components and reflections/ interactions with the public