Jennifer Kwok
CREATIVE SYDNEY 10X10
About Me
My current key role is to lead the creative direction and re-activation of Customs House, a City of Sydney landmark re-adapted heritage building in Sydney's Circular Quay. This is where I program, create and deliver a much-publicized multi-disciplinary exhibition programme that includes producing numerous experiential events throughout the building and on the forecourt of Customs House.
My interest in digital architecture has led me to work closely with artists and designers such as Patrick Keane , Frank Minnaert, Peter Murphy and the Laboratory of Visionary Architecture LAVA, the designers of the award-winning Green Void installation and the Giant Digital Origami Tigers lanterns which recently embarked on a world tour with the WWF to highlight the plight of endangered animals. The media wall on the ground level of the building serves as a showcase for screening the works of emerging digital artists; while the exhibition and library lounge on level one and the library gallery on level two has showcased the work of more established digital practitioners.
I’ve had over 15 years experience within the arts and design industries, with 10 years of running my own jewellery design studio.
I’ve also developed and mounted highly successful cultural and events programmes such as the Sydney Asia Pacific Film Festival, the Smart Lights installations, and Gallery 4A contemporary Asian arts fundraiser events. I continue to collaborate with creative’s exploring in fields of visionary architecture, innovation, design, photography, digital media to help transform Sydney into a dynamic, forward-looking city - truly a world-class digital hub.
Portfolio 10 Items
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stitching the void
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An installation in the atrium of Customs house, by Patrick Keane
suspended over five levels, a series opf 84 cubes made from 2kilometres of carbon fibre and red kite fabric.… -
The Regal Twelve
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Photography exhibition by Alexia Sinclair
Launch in the Red Room
Customs House
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Spirit
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A timelapse film and an accompanying photographic exhibition set in the Red Room. These works build on and reflect the vision of Customs House, a multi faceted cultural venue as…
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Laser beams over Customs House
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Green Void and Smart Lights. May 2009.
Event produced by Jennifer Kwok
Laser by Geoffrey Rose
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Green Void
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Green Void installation by LAVA, in the atrium of Customs House - Dec 2008 to June 2009
A digital design derived from nature, spanning 19 metres in length, made from… -
City model
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The City model at Customs House embedded beneath the glass floor in the central atrium is continously changing to reflect this evolving City.
From the exhibition, Modelcity by Peter Murphy… -
Vineyard at Customs House
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Customs House Square was transformed into a magical vineyard in 2007.
Installation by One Bean for McGuigans
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Giant Digital Origami Tigers
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Giant Digital Origami Tigers
For the Year of the Tiger @ Customs House 2010
Designed by LAVA
A giant tiger lantern installation inspired by origami and Chinese lantern making combined… -
Modelcity
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Peter Murphy panoramic, timelapse and stereoscopic images from Modelcity, an exhibition at Customs House Nov 2009
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JK silver rings
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Jewellery design and Silversmith
