Bilas: Living Culture

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PROJECT:
Bilas: Living Culture
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CLIENT:
Australian Museum
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MATERIALS:
2 weeks
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METHODS:
3D Lettering Painted Graphics Fabric Banners

The 'Bilas: Body Adornment from Papua New Guinea' exhibition immerses visitors in the enchanting world of Papua New Guinea's body adornment traditions. Highlighted by the stunning photography of Wylda Bayrón and complemented by treasured artifacts from the Australian Museum's Pacific cultural collections, this showcase brings to life the ancient art form of Bilas. This artistry mirrors the profound relationship the local people share with their land and fellow living beings.

Our role in this visual journey involved close collaboration with exhibition designers. We crafted 3D letters from frosted acrylic, precision laser-cut and given a satin 2k paint finish tailored to specific Pantone shades. We further enhanced the exhibit's visual narrative by painting expansive graphics onto the museum walls and printing vibrant voile banners. Sampling the diverse versions of letters presented a challenge, but with thorough testing and multiple samples, we developed a unique and quality outcome. Our combined efforts culminated in a cohesive and engaging exhibition, appreciated for the attention to detail and successful collaboration with the design team.

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The exhibition features 3D letters in a variety of colours, made with different transparencies of frosted acrylic. Each letter is laser-cut, colour-matched, and finished with a satin 2k paint. The use of denser frosted acrylic provides a soft glow, while a clearer frost offers an inner depth, allowing viewers to see into the letter. The letters are painted in multiple colours, applied to the back, sides, and front. Importantly, the main titles align with specific Pantone shades for authenticity.

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Large-scale graphics, simulating oversized brush strokes, are directly painted onto the museum walls, ensuring they integrate seamlessly with the surroundings.

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