Electric Kingdom in Melbourne spanned eight nights in September 2023 and attracted approximately 100,000 visitors who experienced A Blanck Canvas’ eight magnificent giant illuminated animal installations, world-class roving performers, and stunning lighting displays.
Audiences enjoyed the walk-through event centred around a collection of giant, illuminated animal installations. Electric Kingdom (EK) “scales up” nature to gigantic proportions, allowing audiences to view and appreciate animals from a new perspective.
Each installation in EK has its own unique characteristics, including kinetic movements, multi-creature compositions, immersive storytelling elements, and the capability to be puppeteered and roam throughout the space. They also boast distinct lighting design and are accompanied by original soundscapes.
Electric Kingdom: installation design, build, performance and event production by A Blanck Canvas.
Soundscapes: Thomas “Soup” Campbell at A Million Things (with Mark Coles Smith collaborating on Tarutharu, The Kaurna Skink).
Lighting design and lighting: After Dark Theatre.
Photography: Little Moments Photography
Electric Kingdom is supported through the Melbourne City Revitalisation Fund – a $200 million
partnership of the Victorian Government and the City of Melbourne.
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