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2001/84/40 Double bass, theatrical prop, polystyrene/fibreglass, designed by Eamon D'Arcy, made by Gustavo Balboa, Clint Tagoe, Charles Gillespie and Jamie Gill at the Ceremonies workshop, used in the 'Arrivals' segment of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony, Sydney, 2000. Click to enlarge.
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Double bass performance prop used in the Sydney Olympic Games Opening Ceremony

Designed by Eamon D'Arcy, this polystyrene double bass was one of several musically inspired props to feature in 'Arrivals' - a theatrical segment in the Opening Ceremony for the Sydney Olympic Games. Together, they represented the cultural traditions that arrived in Australia through European migration. With green paint and glitter details, double bass complemented the performers' costumes and made direct reference to the green Olympic ring - a symbol of the European continent. Dressed in …

Summary

Object No.

2001/84/40

Object Statement

Double bass, theatrical prop, polystyrene/fibreglass, designed by Eamon D'Arcy, made by Gustavo Balboa, Clint Tagoe, Charles Gillespie and Jamie Gill at the Ceremonies workshop, used in the 'Arrivals' segment of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony, Sydney, 2000

Physical Description

Double bass, theatrical prop, polystyrene/fibreglass, designed by Eamon D'Arcy, made by Gustavo Balboa, Clint Tagoe, Charles Gillespie and Jamie Gill at the Ceremonies workshop, used in the 'Arrivals' segment of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony, Sydney, 2000

The surface of the double bass prop has been coated with fiberglass polyester resin and painted with green lacquer and glitter. Reflective tape has been stuck to the middle of the front of the double bass to simulate strings.

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Dimensions

Width

777 mm

Depth

150 mm

Source

Credit Line

Part of the Sydney 2000 Games Collection. Gift of the New South Wales Government, 2001

Acquisition Date

4 October 2001

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