Cairns Institute 1
Dalgety Apartments Central Kensington
Rankin
Image credit:
Andrew Rankin
Verandah Walk 2 [detail] 2017
Willson Architects
123 x 95 cm
Cotton Rag Print
Image courtesy of the artist
Chasing Light
Architecture of the North
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Publisher
Perc Tucker Regional Gallery
Townsville City Council
PO Box 1268
Townsville City, Queensland, 4810
galleries@townsville.qld.gov.au
©Galleries, Townsville City Council, and respective artist and authors, 2023
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Published on the occasion of Chasing Light Architecture of the North by Andrew Rankin
Artist
Andrew Rankin
Publication and Design Development
Tara Henderson
Artwork documentation
Andrew Rankin
Acknowledgement of Country
Townsville City Council acknowledges the Wulgurukaba of Gurambilbarra and Yunbenun, Bindal, Gugu Badhun and Nywaigi as the Traditional Owners of this land. We pay our respects to their cultures, their ancestors and their Elders – past and present –and all future generations.
by Andrew Rankin
This exhibition by Andrew Rankin documents the recent developments of contemporary buildings and the changing landscape of our urban centres in North Queensland. Many of the structures form part of the master plan for James Cook University in Townsville and Cairns.
Chasing Light refers to the tool kit of a working photographer by searching and waiting for moments of illumination - be it dawn, dusk or bright midday sun.The images also showcase architects responding to the environmental challenges of designing buildings suitable for life in the tropics and dealing with extreme weather events such as cyclones and flooding rains.
Chasing Light is an inspiring celebration of the beauty and diversity of North Queensland’s architecture. The images capture the unique charm and character of the buildings and structures that make up this diverse and beautiful region.
Rankin has worked as a photographer for over 40 years throughout Australia covering a wide variety of topics from photojournalism to portraiture and architecture.
Verandah Walk 2
Verandah Walk 1
Cairns Performing Arts Centre
JCU Science Place
Cairns Institute 2