Saltwater City, 2014-16, 120M site photograph on Hopkins Street Bridge Footscray, Commissioned by Maribyrnong City Council and Vic Roads. Photo James Morgan
011 URBAN / LANDSCAPE - + PROJECT: Saltwater City, 2014 - 2016 SITE: Hopkins Street Bridge Footscray CONCEPT: A filmed journey along the salty waters of the Maribyrnong River to vibrant heart of Footscray A film strip that appears to animate as the viewer travels across the bridge Colour, vibrant cultures History, known as the Saltwater River until 1913 The Maribyrnong River, eastern and northern boundary of the City of Maribyrnong River a pivotal life force Development of post-Indigenous settlement of Melbourne’s west from 1830s Urban renewal Fluid, visual reference between the past and present cultural significance of the river PROCESS: Site specific film documentation Artwork processing Installation on northern and southern parapet walls of Hopkins Street Bridge MEDIUM: Site determined photographic installation