The Sixth Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art

207 Alfredo and Isabel Aquilizan In-flight (Project: Another Country) 2009 Artist statement Using a large number of aeroplanes made from found materials, everyday articles, recycled materials, discarded ‘things’ and personal objects, a giant swarm of planes is suspended from the ceiling of the Gallery in In-flight . While conveying a sense of great multitude, each small plane retains its individuality. These planes have been collected by us and the Gallery over a series of spring holiday workshops conducted with visitors, as well as an extensive schools project, which involved students from primary and secondary schools throughout the greater Brisbane area. In-flight also includes a space for visitors to make their own aeroplanes from found and recycled materials. Through the act of making, participants will interact and foster connections, partaking in and sharing personal experiences and, in effect, constructing an environment of exchange. The essence of the work is not only focused on the objects being made or the objects in the installation, but also creates a place in the Gallery for interaction and exchange forged in the workshops. Alfredo and Isabel Aquilizan Maria Isabel Guadinez-Aquilizan Philippines/Australia b.1965 Alfredo Juan Aquilizan Philippines/Australia b.1962 Childrens’ aeroplane-making workshop, In-flight (Project: Another Country) 2009, Gallery of Modern Art Site-specific work for APT6 / Courtesy: The artists / Photograph: Katie Bennett Monir Shahroudy Farmanfarmaian Patterns of infinity 2009 Iranian artist Monir Shahroudy Farmanfarmaian is inspired by Islamic architecture and the visual language of Islamic geometric patterns. Over her distinguished career of more than 50 years, Farmanfarmaian has developed a distinctive aesthetic, combining traditional mirror mosaic and reverse-glass painting techniques. Patterns of infinity invites participants to explore and learn about geometric patterns by creating their own colourful designs via a touchscreen multimedia activity. Free-flowing game play illustrates the way in which Farmanfarmaian’s mirror mosaics and installations draw inspiration from traditional Islamic design principles. By selecting different shapes and altering certain determinants, such as scale, line, colour and texture, participants discover the infinite variety that geometric pattern offers. Participants can email an animated version of their designs to themselves or others. Designs can also be printed and transformed into a three-dimensional object, recalling the sculptural aspect of the artist’s practice. ZDL Monir Shahroudy Farmanfarmaian Iran b.1924 Patterns of infinity (detail) 2009 Commissioned for APT6 / Courtesy: The artist