A nostalgic installation at the NGV Rigg Design Prize, featuring a unique blend of materials and iconic Australian childhood memories, designed by YSG Studio and recognized in the Australian Interior Design Awards 2019.
The installation evokes iconic Australian childhood memories: a musk stick-pink screen rammed earth, lycra, and Terry towelling detailing. Scattered throughout are cult icons: a pair of thongs, a pack of cigarettes, a used ashtray, a beer can, and mozzie coil – all painted white – serving as ghosts frozen in time. An oscillating fan throws a breeze at a single white curtain to assimilate life in an otherwise still frame.
Project: NGV Rigg Design Prize
Materials Used: Printed Silk, Lolly Pink Stained Timber, Smoked Mirror, Earthern Render, Venetian Plaster, Granite, Linen, Cedar, Terry Towelling, Lycra, Art Silk
Year: 2018
Location: NGV, Melbourne
Square Meters: 40
Awards:
- Australian Interior Design Awards 2019
Shortlisted – Installation Design
Stylist: YSG
Photography: James Geer
"The highest accolade for contemporary design in Australia, the triennial Rigg Design Prize is awarded to an Australian design practice displaying outstanding creative achievements."
- Linda Cheng, Artichoke
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