BAMBUCO is the group of artists and climbers brought together by Artistic
Director Simon Barley to create unique aerial performance construction events.
Simon has been designing performance space and building site specific
installations for some years, with an emphasis on exploration of aerial space.
Study of bamboo construction followed from an interest in lightweight
structures. After research in SE Asia and a period as a trainee scaffolder at
Kowloon Bay CITA, Hong Kong, he collaborated with the contemporary dance
company Danceworks to produce the giant bamboo installation BRIDGE for
Melbourne International Festival 1995.
The crowds gathering to watch the builders at work confirmed the idea of a
spectacular construction process viewed as a performance event.
it has a core artistic and management group based in Melbourne,
Australia. Construction crews are drawn from many countries.
Construction involves techniques adapted from modern rock climbing -
although the work appears dangerous, attention to safety at height is given the
highest priority. Once on site they add to this a sense of humor in several
languages and a willingness to engage with the audience.
Director Simon Barley to create unique aerial performance construction events.
Simon has been designing performance space and building site specific
installations for some years, with an emphasis on exploration of aerial space.
Study of bamboo construction followed from an interest in lightweight
structures. After research in SE Asia and a period as a trainee scaffolder at
Kowloon Bay CITA, Hong Kong, he collaborated with the contemporary dance
company Danceworks to produce the giant bamboo installation BRIDGE for
Melbourne International Festival 1995.
The crowds gathering to watch the builders at work confirmed the idea of a
spectacular construction process viewed as a performance event.
it has a core artistic and management group based in Melbourne,
Australia. Construction crews are drawn from many countries.
Construction involves techniques adapted from modern rock climbing -
although the work appears dangerous, attention to safety at height is given the
highest priority. Once on site they add to this a sense of humor in several
languages and a willingness to engage with the audience.
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