TECH MATE is a new project in development by OSCA that invites children into a playful object filled experimental space.

Conceived by Paul Gazzola, TECH MATE asks children to take the lead in how they want to creatively dream, create and build temporary large-scale art installations supported by an evolving team of SA artists – TECH MATES. Working with a range of materials, each TECH MATE functions as a technical support person to the child’s creative inspiration and imaginative explorations. They help stick things together, make the outcomes structurally sound and the activities safe.

The first workshops in August 2023 took place as part of the Adelaide Festival Centre inSpace Residency program and were attended by 42 children from the ages of 4 to 14 years. The next stage is planned for 2024.

Dates

ONGOING PROJECT

Project Artists

MAT MORISON

DEB TWINING

WILL CHEESMAN

KELLY REYNOLDS

PAUL GAZZOLA

Project Partners

Adelaide Festival Centre
inSPACE Development Program

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2024

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Ongoing

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OSCA acknowledges we live, work and create on Aboriginal Land – Always was. Always will be.

OSCA is funded by Arts South Australia with ongoing support from the City of Onkaparinga.

Our mission is to provide artists and non-artists with opportunities to create contemporary works that explore local ideas and new way of coming together in the public domain.

OSCA acknowledges we work on Kaurna Land – always was, always will be.

OSCA is funded by Arts South Australia. We also receive project support from the Australia Council, the City of Port Adelaide Enfield, Country Arts SA and the City of Onkaparinga.

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