Unios Melbourne Experience Centre. Image by Andrew Purvis
Unios Melbourne Experience Centre. Image by Andrew Purvis
Unios Melbourne Experience Centre. Image by Andrew Purvis
Unios Melbourne Experience Centre. Image by Andrew Purvis

Shine A Light | Stories of Lighting a Better World Past Event

Presented by Unios

Date

Thu 30 May 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Tickets

Booking Required

Venue

Unios Melbourne Experience Centre
341 George St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia

Access

Accessible bathroom, All gender bathroom, Seating available, Wheelchair accessible

How does light transform the physical environment and consequently shape the understanding of our surroundings from an individual to a collective level?

Shine a Light is an event hosted at the Unios Melbourne Experience Centre that explores the power and potential of light told through the narratives of six storytellers in the fields of architecture, lighting design and interior design. It is not a traditional talk or panel event. The audience is encouraged to simply be present, listen and observe the stories being shared, much like watching a film in a cinema. It’s an opportunity for individuals to introspectively reflect and find inspiration in the narratives shared by the speakers. Each story is supported by carefully curated visuals central to the speakers’ narrative and an ethereal soundtrack, all placed in a space created as a dedication to light and lighting design.

Each story tackles a different aspect of light, one that is unique to the lived experience of the speaker. Shine a Light is shaped to spark thoughtful discourse and considerations about light in each individual’s life.

Participants

Adam Meredith, MEGS Lighting

Adam is the director of MEGS Lighting, with a decade of experience at prestigious institutions like MONA and NGV. He is known for his interest in contemporary design and commitment to energy-efficient and innovative solutions in museum and gallery settings.

Tim Hunt, Arup

Tim Hunt is a forward-thinking digital leader at Arup Melbourne who pioneers innovative lighting solutions by centering human experience and leveraging new technologies to enhance how people interact with light.

Priya Namana, Independent

Priya is an Indian contemporary artist, curator, producer, and creative strategist. Through the lens of impact-based frameworks and change-making values, she works at the intersection of art, education, and wellbeing toward making slow and embodied systemic shifts.

Adam de Guara, Glowing Structures

Adam de Guara, award-winning Design Director at Glowing Structures, is renowned for his artistic and personalised lighting solutions that blend creativity with technical understanding to provide personalised lighting solutions that enhance historical and modern environments.

David Bird, 2BDesigned

David Bird is a pioneering and esteemed lighting designer known for his sustainable and architectural-integrated lighting solutions that enhance wellbeing and atmosphere. He believes education is the key to creating a better-lit environment and currently lectures at RMIT and VUT.

Chris Connell, Chris Connell Design

Chris Connell is an Australian designer with over 40 years of experience in architecture, interior design, and furniture. He is celebrated for his simple, detail-oriented designs, which have earned him recognition at MoMA New York and the Australian Interior Design Excellence Awards.