THIS IS AN EXPERIMENT…
Massive trees. Soaring music. Mortal panic. The feeling of being connected to something bigger than ourselves. In the past twenty years or so, scientists have been fascinated by the effects of AWE – both in our lives, and on our brains.
With support from Queensland Brain Institute and other local scientists, investigators and instigators, Counterpilot is setting up a makeshift laboratory in Queensland Museum Kurilpa. Science-adjacent, determinedly explorative and restlessly curious, this is an experiment on artistic terms. There may be findings – or we might just get distracted by something shiny, as humans often do.
Join us in our collective quest to feel something.
PREMIERE SEASON
21 - 30 March, 2025
Queensland Museum, World Science Festival
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Photo by Morgan Roberts
Humans are desperately seeking awe from every possible opportunity. From natural wonder to moral beauty, we’re all chasing that high.
With slippery technical design and biometric sensors, join us as either witness or participant as we attempt to dissect the experience of awe in a new interactive experiment.
With support from Queensland Brain Institute and other local scientists, investigators and instigators, these renegade local artists are inviting the public into their makeshift laboratory for World Science Festival Brisbane.
Credits
Created by Counterpilot
presented by World Science Festival Brisbane & Queensland Museum Kurilpa
Co-devised by
Nathan Sibthorpe, Christine Felmingham, Mike Willmett, & Jeremy Gordon
with support from
Dr Clarissa Whitmire, Dr Guy Barry, Dr Vikki Schaffer, Dr Lee Kannis-Dymand
Voice Performances by Elise Greig, Lucas Stibbard, & Kate O’Sullivan
Directed by Nathan Sibthorpe
Technical Design by Christine Felmingham & John Felmingham
Sound Design by Mike Willmett
Software Design by Michelle Sands & Jeremy Gordon
Video Design by Jeremy Gordon & Nathan Sibthorpe
Text by Nathan Sibthorpe
SEASONS
World Premiere March 21 - 30 2025
World Science Festival @ Queensland Museum
PRODUCTION PHOTOS
Production photos by Morgan Roberts, taken from 2025 World Premiere season.
