STEPHANIE PARKIN

The value we place on the natural habitat versus the manmade is explored through silhouettes in a light box. Intricately cut paper layers engage with light, creating shadows to tell the story of habitat destruction.

Stephanie Parkin is a Nelson resident in her second year at NMIT, working towards a Bachelors degree in Arts and Media.

PAIGE CLIMO & KAYLA BOVEY

The Arts & Media students from NMIT have been involved in Light Nelson since 2014. This year, working under the overall theme of ‘Habitat’, students have collaborated or worked individually on a range of projects. Many highlight environmental issues and use appropriate materials such as recycled plastic. The student works are clustered in the NMIT Arts & Media building.

BRITTANY WHITNALL, LAUREN CHADDERTON, ROCHELLE CRAIG.

This collaborative work transforms the G Block elevator into a visual representation of today's digital landscape. Recognisable icons glow under a black light to draw the audience into the reality of the cyber world. 

Whitnall, Chadderton and Craig are second year students studying in the Creative Industries program at NMIT.

COLUMBA GENUS

This installation is by the mysterious artist Genus Nobilis. It features a captive bird who may or may not be seeking freedom as a metaphor for life in contemporary society.