Children and adults alike who live in the vicinity of Abbotsford might be keen to expend some energy in an interactive exhibition at Abbotsford Convent in January.
Box Machine refers to a large interactive exhibition, and is the brainchild of Ross Koger and Mischa Long.
Mischa Long is a designer of installations, helping children in Australia and the UK to build props and sets, often from cardboard. He has a great belief in art to create communication and connection, crossing ability and language barriers.
Ross Koger is a director at Cardboard Mill, a company that has sustainability at its heart. Cardboard is the material of choice because it has a highly recycled content and is made from renewable energy. The company builds and installs stage sets and tradeshow stands, and is even involved in weddings and pop-up establishments like pubs.
The exhibition at the Magdalen Laundry will involve huge machines, pipes, cogs and taps, all made from cardboard, that children will be encouraged to deconstruct and reconnect, like Lego. Collaboration will be encouraged to build items such as dens and mazes.
Graphic design may well be used on the cardboard building pieces as an enhancement for the imaginative building.
Box Machine will take place at the Magdalen Laundry, Abbotsford Convent, 1 St Heliers Street, Abbotsford from 10am until 2pm, starting from 4 and running until 25 January (except Mondays). Tickets cost $5, but children aged three and under can take part for free.
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380 Johnston Street
Abbotsford, VIC 3067
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Mon: 8:30 - 5:00
Tue: 8:30 - 5:00
Wed: 8:30 - 5:00
Thu: 8:30 - 5:00
Fri: 8:30 - 5:00
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed