Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Acclaimed artist Matt Aberline gave an engaging talk on 'The Guardians', his latest large-scale installation at the National Library of Australia.
Known for his bold, immersive artworks that fuse contemporary design with deep cultural narratives, Matt’s work invites audiences to interact, reflect, and participate in shaping shared experiences.
In this talk, Matt shared the creative journey behind The Guardians, and explored how community engagement, storytelling, and dynamic visual forms come together to create art that is both monumental and intimate. He also discussed his broader artistic practice—spanning inflatables, textiles, public installations, and performance—alongside his ongoing exploration of democratic access to art and culture, and how to break the barriers to participation and inclusion.
Whether you're an artist, designer, or simply curious about how large-scale participatory art can transform public spaces, this conversation offered rare insights into the creative process behind one of the Library’s exciting new commissions.
Find out more: https://www.library.gov.au/whats-on/events/matt-aberline-guardians-power-participatory-art
Acclaimed artist Matt Aberline gave an engaging talk on 'The Guardians', his latest large-scale installation at the National Library of Australia.
Known for his bold, immersive artworks that fuse contemporary design with deep cultural narratives, Matt’s work invites audiences to interact, reflect, and participate in shaping shared experiences.
In this talk, Matt shared the creative journey behind The Guardians, and explored how community engagement, storytelling, and dynamic visual forms come together to create art that is both monumental and intimate. He also discussed his broader artistic practice—spanning inflatables, textiles, public installations, and performance—alongside his ongoing exploration of democratic access to art and culture, and how to break the barriers to participation and inclusion.
Whether you're an artist, designer, or simply curious about how large-scale participatory art can transform public spaces, this conversation offered rare insights into the creative process behind one of the Library’s exciting new commissions.
Find out more: https://www.library.gov.au/whats-on/events/matt-aberline-guardians-power-participatory-art
