Project

On November 24th, 2024, the global UNiTE campaign to End Violence against Women was launched, kicking off 16 days of activism and initiatives aimed at raising awareness about the disturbing rise in violence against women. The campaign, with the theme “Every 10 Minutes, a woman is killed. #NoExcuse. UNiTE to End Violence against Women,” will feature a variety of actions to shed light on this urgent issue.

The campaign began on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. In recognition of this day, several iconic buildings across Australia were lit up in orange symbolising hope and a brighter future. Orange represents the vision of a world free from violence against women and girls.

At Steensen Varming, we are proud to see our recent lighting design at the NSW Parliament House contributing to the campaign’s message. It has been a privilege to be part of such a meaningful project. We encourage you to join us in supporting this cause by visiting these landmarks and reflecting on the importance of helping women who need our support.

At Steensen Varming, we had the pleasure of bringing light to a project that bridges Culture and Country at the New South Wales Parliament House.

Collaborating with the Parliament of NSW, Dharawal and Yuin artist Alison Page, Culture and Heritage Consultant and Dharawal/Gumbaynggirr woman Rowena Welsh-Jarrett, ceramicist Simon Reece, Tilt Industrial Design, Entrenched Landscape and Design, and Star Electrical, we crafted the lighting design for the newly unveiled Acknowledgement of Country sculpture.

Unveiled on August 21st, this sculpture is more than just art; it’s a physical narrative that embodies the deep time history of the cultural landscape around Parliament House. Each visible layer is composed of natural elements – earth, stone, ochre, shell, and ash – that reveal their colours, imprints, and textures to the surface. The resulting bands celebrate features of the local landscape that are significant to its First Nations Custodians. Our lighting design was tailored to reveal the subtle textures and vibrant colours of these natural elements, ensuring that the stories of this stratified pillar shine through.

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