Released Dec 15, 2022
The original art from which the NFTs were created, was filmed and photographed entirely within Australia, over 4 years, from the air and the ground.
Of the City of Melbourne in lock-down, and the Daintree Forest in Tropical QLD.
From moody lakes in the Western District of Victoria, to a rock formation offshore Robe, SA.
From the pristine beauty of Flinders Island, Tasmania, to stunning skyscapes in Central Victoria.
From the remote, beguiling shores of Cape Barren and Dog Islands, Tasmania.
This Collection is a true collaboration between Melbourne-based Nate Hill and SUNGRAZERS, as this body of work combines Nate’s unique and iconic ‘twisted landscapes’ with SUNGRAZERS’ original footage filmed of the natural and built world. Mother Nature and our cityscapes as you’ve never seen them before. Toby’s supremely recognizable soundscapes can be ethereal or driven, yet always punctuate and complement the visual narrative.
SUNGRAZERS capture images, still photographs and video, both from the air by helicopters and drones, as well as from the ground. Their fascination is for the built urban environment, the beauty of ancient forests, the solitude of remote islands, the enormity of wide expansive lakes, and coastlines of such pristine beauty that in this time of climate crises, give us hope for our planet.
Once the images and film are created, SUNGRAZERS work closely with Nate curating which pieces may become all the more extra-ordinary and compelling, once Nate’s magic is incorporated.
The ‘twist’ that Nate brings to each piece of art accentuates a deeper meaning than perhaps the original footage could convey in isolation. And we happily share the original source material alongside each final piece of art, so that Collectors can best relate to the piece, to our creative process and journey together.
Nate places a solitary figure within each piece of art, who is often cloaked in the landscape; be it clouds, water, a sandy beach or rocks. The iconic figure thereby becomes truly integrated into the scene, is one with the scene, not simply an observer. This relationship between the figure and the natural and built landscapes captured in the art pieces, are synonymous with everyman, woman, person and child’s need for connectivity.
SUNGRAZERS’ edit suite enables the final part of the visual story-telling process to be completed – the grading, colouring, saturation brings to life the 3 dimensionality of Nate’s ‘twist’ and allow the inter-connectivity to develop even further.
At each step of the process of creation, all four collaborators bring their own distinctive eye and aesthetic.
But once the visuals are completed, Toby’s artistry takes the visual art to another dimension.
Each piece of animated art is accompanied by original music and soundscapes, composed and arranged by Toby to specifically accentuate the visuals, drawing the audience deeper into each piece. Toby will initially work up a ‘sketch’ for each of the visuals, to share with the collaboration. From this sketch, multiple layers are recorded. Whether it’s playing piano or guitar, drums or synths, Toby’s hallmark is to create such nuanced soundscapes, add subtle layers of meaning to the viewers experience.
On this collaboration, and for the first time, Toby AND Nate composed the pieces together, as Nate is not just a visual story-teller, but an accomplished drummer who brought a unique rhythmic perspective to the scores.
SUNGRAZERS have long-worked in the realms of XR, VR and AR but never before when creating NFTs, and this collaboration with Nate is the first time their visuals will form an augmented reality (AR) piece.
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