The Public Art train keeps on rolling / by Lisa Buckland

Was really exciting when my animation Shared Spaces was selected for the Projection Wall in Sunshine. Three months, every night, over 3 buildings, from April-June this year. My artist mate and I were there the first night when it lit up! Brimbank Council were great to deal with, they refitted my Hume Winter Lights video to suit the space. Promotion was fantastic, I even had the centre spread in their A5 magazine. The Curator sent me copies of the Star Weekly that I was featured in too. They really have their shit together as an arts organization. Brilliant. Seeing giant pigeons was hilarious. There was a full moon on the first night and seeing ‘my’ moon move up the buildings was so special. Find it’s hard to know if anyone saw and liked my work. No public feedback, unlike paintings in a gallery. Still the public art gig is different and certainly pays well.