Radiance

Discover more about our community's local flora and fauna through our newest immersive art experience.

There is a place where every day is sun filled; where the air smells of nectar, and kaleidoscopes of butterflies flutter. It is a place of vivid colours, changing patterns and tapestries of light that unite to create a magical place... a place called Radiance. Following a long journey, it is here that Goldie; a Golden Sun Moth has arrived; eager to explore and find solace. What adventures will unfold for Goldie and what new things will we discover as we experience Radiance?

 

About the Golden Sun Moth

Found in Brimbank City - Derrimut Grassland Nature Conservation Reserve

Victorian Conservation Status: Endangered

With their day-flying habits and colourful hind wings, Golden Sun Moths might be mistaken for butterflies. They were once common in the grassy plains across south-eastern Australia but have suffered profound declines from encroaching human activity.

Golden Sun Moths have clubbed antennae and a pattern of grey, brown and bronze scales on their forewings. Their hind wings are vivid orange with black spots. Adult Golden Sun Moths live for only 2–5 days and lack functional mouthparts for feeding. Females rarely fly; instead, they emerge from their pupal cases and display their wings to attract a passing male. Males spend their adult lives flying over grass tussocks in search of females. They do not disperse far from their larval territory.

 

Can you find  Goldie the Golden Sun Moth?

 

About the Artists

The artists Skunk Control creates visually engaging works and immersive experiences that provide audiences with a sense of wonderment and opportunities to make discoveries. Drawing on technology; design and art and our training in engineering, science and education, their works are interactive and impactful. As well as creating sculptures, ephemeral art installations, bespoke lighting and engaging spaces, they also produce hands on community outreach programs that complement our creative works and engage the community in the artistry and technology that underpins them.

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