The race to be first to the moon, meant that the 1960’s was a time of unprecedented focus on all things Space and Science Fiction (Sci-Fi). Popular culture was saturated with ideas of what the future would bring- from ideas of holidaying on the moon or the planets, to ideas of what cities of the future could be and what inventions and gadgets would make our lives easier or more interesting.  This period saw television series such as The Jetsons (1962),  Lost in Space (1965), Star Trek (1966) and films 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968), Barbarella (1968) and brought the drink ‘Tang’ into our homes.  The Space age influenced design with streamlined industrial influences being seen in the design of cars, planes, architecture and even domestic gadgets.

In this panel discussion, "creative future thinkers" consider the last 50 years and explore the possibilities that we may experience in the future- in the next 50 years. Bringing insights from the fields of art, science, architectural design and infrastructure, the panelists will encourage you to consider what our future will bring. What does a future city look like, what are the potential technological breakthroughs and what impacts these may have on art  humanity as a whole.

Featuring panelists:

Adam Norton: An artist who explores the impact of technology on humans. He was invited to speak about his 'Mars Gravity Simulator' at the 21st Annual International Mars Society Convention in Pasedena USA in 2018.  His portrait of David Griggs was included in the 2019 Archibald Prize.

David Haines:  a practising artist for nearly 20 years and has exhibited in museums, festivals and alternative exhibition spaces, including installations for the Tate Gallery, Artspace Sydney, The Physics Room (NZ), the Art Gallery of New South Wales, the Museum of Contemporary Art, and the 13th Biennale of Sydney. Lectures at Sydney College of the Arts.

Joyce Hinterding: an artist whose work explores physical and virtual dynamics. Explorations into acoustic and electromagnetic phenomena have produced large sculptural antenna works, experimental drawings, video and sound-producing installations and experimental audio works for performance. She was awarded the Australia Council Emerging & Experimental Arts Award in 2019. Lectures at Sydney College of the Arts.

Christelle Hug: An artist whose work is influenced by her career as an industrial designer in her representation of architecture and landscape.  She is a lecturer at Western Sydney University.

Bruce Macnee: Manager, Aerotropolis and City Planning at Liverpool City Council. Bruce has extensive experience as a planner and local government manager, working in Development Assessment and Strategic Planning in New Zealand, Queensland and NSW.  He commenced working for Liverpool City Council in early 2015 as the Manager Strategic Planning and is now the Manager Aerotropolis and City Planning.

The panel will be moderated by Jenny Cheeseman (Head of Curatorial, Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre)

Why not book in for lunch Bellbird Dining & Bar before the panel. You're encouraged to stay after the panel discussion to enjoy a drink and further discussion with the panelists. There will be a paid bar, as well as free tea and coffee.

Clinton Gorst, Desert Station (2018), Paper collage on wood board