Nice Little Palaces
Nice Little Palaces was an electrifying solo exhibition about Wellington’s hidden power stations. It featured four distinct collections of photos I took while walking Wellington suburbs.
I designed and organised every part of the show including branding, brochures, postcards, vinyl displays, advertising, and photo prints.
Collections
Substations in Colour
Architectural style is only one way substations show their unique character. Colour is a key tool to make power stations blend in and stand out.
Monochrome
The starkest substations, some of them surviving a century, stand out best in black and white. Removing colour showed the grittiness and personality in each structure.
The Power of Art
Wellington Electricity had a problem with grafitti on their substations. So, they started funding street artists to paint vibrant murals. Now there are beautiful substations designed for the communities they serve. No two designs are the same.
High Voltage
Spotting a substation in Wellington is easy. Every substation is graced with the iconic “High Voltage” hazard sign. The warning acts as a beacon for the keen observer.
To promote Nice Little Palaces, I designed a suite of motion graphics and static advertising for social platforms.
These videos and photos built awareness about the exhibition for art lovers across Wellington. The videos and photography reached over 12,000 Wellingtonians, and attracted over 500 people to the exhibition.