Lighting of the Sails 2023
Life Enlivened by John Olsen and Curiious
Vivid 2023 saw the Sydney Opera House Sails lit up in celebration of the work of John Olsen from across his six decade career. In collaboration with Curiious, Christian Heinrich lead a small team of 2D animators that is; Jelena Sinik, Jonathan Nix, Amy Bell and Nicolette Axiak in creating what became a beautiful tribute to one of Australia's most gifted and accomplished artists.
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Nicolette specialised in created 2D animation for the sequence Salute to Slessor’s 5 Bells (1971-73); Olsen's iconic mural, commissioned for the Concert Hall Northern Foyer of the Opera House and unveiled with its opening in 1973.
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(Nicolette's work can be viewed from 10:20 in the linked video above)
Credits
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CEO
Michelle Schuberg
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Director of Operations
Karen Arkell
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Executive Creative Director
Fabio Nardo
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Senior Producer
Jo Yates
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Creative Director
Christian J Heinrich
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Lead Artist
Christian J Heinrich
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CG | Unreal Engine Artist
Brad Allen
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Animator
Jelena Sinik
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Animator
Jonathan Nix
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Animator
Nicolette Axiak
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Animator
Amy Bell
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Chief Technology Office
Phil Sullivan
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Touchdesigner Dev
Boris Bagattini
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Soundtrack Composition
Edwin Montgomery
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Soundtrack Composition
William Barton
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Trumpet
Simon Ferenci
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Drums
Glenn Wilson
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with special thanks to
Tim Olsen
Kylie Norton
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