Shifting Sand was a temporary public space activation by EXCX on Docklands Esplanade. It remained in situ over summer from December 2022 to February 2023.
The activation involved the re-use of the materials from Shifting Sand, and occupied the ‘sunset-viewing point’, a place on the promenade that does not currently have a seating area. It was installed for this purpose and to act as a ‘critical’ object in front of recent high-density development by the water, with its frayed edges and fading tones juxtaposed against the hard lines of Docklands’ recent tower developments and hard-cut urban interfaces. It was well used particularly during New Years festivities and its decay was documented in collaboration with photographer Tope Adesina.
Supported by City of Melbourne and Places Victoria.
Designed, delivered and constructed by EXCX. Material donations from Design Quintessence Port Melbourne and All Footings Solutions.
Photos by EXCX and Tope Adesina.
PAUL VAN HERK 