As part of the level crossing removal at Maroondah Highway in Lilydale, a new digital contemporary artwork is now live at Lilydale Station.
The artwork connects the environment with the station precinct by using real time weather data from the Lilydale region to create a fluid, visual interpretation of the interactions between nature, humanity, and technology.
The artwork titled ‘Wind of Lilydale’, created by international artist Refik Anadol, is live across four screens above the lift shaft of the new station.
Anadol is considered one of the leading artists in digital screen artwork. His work has been displayed in Boston, San Francisco, and Dallas, as well as part of the NGV exhibition Triennial with his artwork Quantum Memories 2020.
The artwork installation will put the finishing touches on the new Lilydale Station precinct, which was built as part of works to remove the Maroondah Highway, Lilydale level crossing.
“The digital artwork will be a permanent fixture paying homage to Lilydale and its connection to the environment, a fantastic addition to the new, modern station built as part of works to remove the Maroondah Highway level crossing,” Level Crossing Removal Project program director Steve Brown said.
“We are proud to be removing dangerous level crossings and making communities safer, as well as designing modern station precincts that will benefit the community for decades to come.”
