Graphic patterns and bright colors shape Chasing Sunbeams
Chasing Sunbeams, a large-scale installation by UK artist Morag Myerscough, is on view in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia, through November 23rd, 2025. Known for her work in public environments such as the Pinakothek der Moderne in Munich, Coachella in Palm Springs, Battersea Power Station in London, and NDSM in Amsterdam, Myerscough brings her approach to regional Australia for the first time.
The installation is conceived as an environment shaped by local input and responses to the natural setting. Developed through community workshops, the project incorporates patterns, colors, and narratives gathered from Ballarat residents. The resulting structure forms an immersive spatial composition in which graphic elements, handcrafted components, and layered surfaces define the visitor experience. Myerscough aimed to use materials that are either sustainable or recyclable where possible.
all images by Nicole Reed
soundscapes are embedded in Morag Myerscough’s installation
Sound plays a central role in the installation, created by artist Morag Myerscough. Recordings from approximately 40 local participants, ranging in age from three to seventy-five, were integrated into an audio composition by sound designer and musician Raul Sanchez. The soundscape combines musical tones, field recordings, and individual spoken words collected during the workshops. These elements are arranged to form a shifting acoustic environment that changes continuously as it moves through the space. Chasing Sunbeams marks the inaugural commission for Sunnyside, Ballarat’s new large-scale art program, presented from November 6th – November 23rd, 2025.
Morag Myerscough’s Chasing Sunbeams installation arrives in Ballarat
the large-scale spatial environment is created for the Sunnyside 2025 event
graphic patterns and color define the structure’s visual identity
patterns informed by workshops with Ballarat residents
the work introduces a multisensory experience to Sunnyside’s program
graphic geometry and color interact with space
handcrafted components assembled into a cohesive spatial composition
sustainable and recyclable materials used throughout the installation
luminous color fields arranged within a sculptural framework
a structure shaped by local stories and responses to place
layered surfaces form an immersive visitor experience
voices and field recordings from around Ballarat are embedded in the installation’s soundscape
a continuously shifting environment unfolds within the space
a community-informed installation activating Ballarat’s exhibition site
project info:
name: Chasing Sunbeams
designer: Morag Myerscough | @moragmyerscough
event: Sunnyside Art | @sunnysideart.ballarat
dates: November 6th – November 23rd, 2025
location: Ballarat, Victoria, Australia
sound designer: Raul Sanchez i Jorge | @raulsanchezijorge
creative producer: The Social Crew | @thesocialcrew
audio tech: SLC – Sound & Light Concepts | @slcaust
voices recorded at: Hardy Audio | @hardy_audio
photographer: Nicole Reed | @nicasa
paint by: Resene Paints | @reseneaustralia
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edited by: christina vergopoulou | designboom
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