Artist and architect Matthew Bird and architect-geographer Charity Edwards collaborate on an interactive ‘future fossil’ reimagining Lorne’s coastal history. Rooted in Bass Strait narratives, it merges ancient ecological dominance with modern technological challenges.
The artwork mimics a fossilised megafauna, crafted from weathered mechanical objects emerging from the nearby shore. The endurance of steel urges tactile engagement and prompts reflection on more-than-human timelines. Simultaneously, it reflects vanished marine giants and contemporary concerns like undersea drones mapping offshore wind farms, intertwining historical richness, present urbanisation, and future possibilities.
The artwork navigates a perilous oceanic domain, bridging myth, mystery, and industrial nostalgia.
