Andrew Thomas Huang’s piece underscores the connection between the human body, architecture and the natural world through the lens of Australia’s botanical treasures. A ‘ballet’ of dazzling floral avatars that bloom with human movement across the Sails of the Sydney Opera House. 

'Austral Flora Ballet' was been viewed by approximately 2 million visitors on site and over 5 million online from 24 May– 15 June during Sydney’s Vivid (an annual festival of light, music, and ideas).   See film here https://www.collider.com.au/directors/andrew-thomas-huang/sydney-opera-house-destination-nsw-austral-flora-ballet/

The artwork is a hypnotic fusion of contemporary dance and motion-capture technology that brings Australian botanic wonders to life as never seen before. Together with choreographer Toogie Barcelo, musician/composer Kelsey Lu and the animation design team at Bemo in Los Angeles, Huang crafted a lush spectacle from such beloved floral gems as the New South Wales Waratah, the Kangaroo Paw and the Red Beard Orchid. These unique native plant species inspired the animated shapes, colour palette and textures to produce a magnificent otherworldly opus.