Winterstellar
Project Title: Unique Otago Night Skies
Practice: Astrophotography
The Experience: A large installation celebrating the unique and dark night skies of Otago. Visitors are invited to engage with the ideas and themes behind Unique Otago Night Skies. Through an accessible presentation, the work encourages audiences to reflect on its subject matter, connect with the artist's creative process, and experience contemporary creativity in a meaningful and approachable way.
Venue: Queenstown Airport
Address: Sir Henry Wigley Dr, Frankton, Queenstown 9300
Location of Art: TBC
Accessibility:
Monday – Sunday
4am – 10:30pm
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Restrooms: In terminal
Parking: Terminal and Park & Ride parking
Venue Website: https://www.queenstownairport.co.nz
About the Artist:
Winterstellar is a collective of astro-photographers that includes professional astronomers, enthusiastic hobbyists, to international photography award winners. All inspired by the unique night skies of Te Waipounamu, the best in the world. In addition to coordinating exhibitions, Winterstellar Charitable Trust is also an advocate for protecting this precious taonga for future generations through its work in helping to create Dark Sky places throughout Otago.
See more of the artist’s work:
• Visit Winterstellar’s website: https://winterstellar.com/
The Creative Spaces Project is running throughout the month of November across the Queenstown Lakes region and can be explored via an interactive online map featuring participating artists, venues and installations.
Find out more and plan your creative trail at www.threelakesculturaltrust.co.nz/creative-spaces-project
The project was created by Three Lakes Cultural Trust in partnership with the Queenstown Lakes District Council with support from Central Lakes Trust.
