He was very dedicated with superb technical skill, and also a very humble person. An absolute master and exceptionally accomplished astrophotographer. Akira Fujii was an inspirational teacher to me. I was only 14 years old when I first met Mr Fujii (Fujii san), and despite some language hurdles, I felt a strong affinity towards Fujii san. I developed a wonderful friendship with him, beginning with our 1986 astrophotography of Halley's Comet, in Western Australia. The interview included a live performance by Rupert Guenther, and a fascinating discussion exploring the wonders of the universe, with Dr John Goldsmith.Ĭomposer-violinist Rupert Guenther celebrates Cosmology at WA Museum Boola BardipĪkira Fujii played a very important role in advancing astrophotography on a global basis. Celestial Visions is a proud supporter of Rupert Guenther’s Cosmology Concert.Īmbient Zone presenter Kael Driscoll, of RTRFM 92.1 presented an interview with Rupert Guenther and Dr John Goldsmith during the build up to the concert. Celestial Visions strongly supports positive collaborations with creatives in our community. The principles of Celestial Visions are based on the promotion of ethical astrophotography and support of local community and business. Over the last 35+ years, Celestial Visions and its founder Dr John Goldsmith, has supported, encouraged and promoted astrophotography. “An inspired performance and wonderful images of the cosmos” “A wonderful evening of live performance” The 90 minute concert performance was supported with the large screen projected film, seamlessly shifting between superb astronomical images, showcasing Western Australian astrophotography talent. The visual element of the Cosmology Concert was a collaborative production, coordinated by Dr John Goldsmith, and featured the work of a select group of Western Australia’s highly accomplished astrophotographers, including James Athanasou, Mark Bridger, Dr John Goldsmith, Colin Legg, Wayne Riley, Paul Sartory and Brett Turner. “Western Australia by Night” provides the inspiration around which the live musical performance was so masterfully explored by Rupert Guenther. Dr Goldsmith coordinated the “Western Australia by Night” permanent multimedia display at the museum Origins Gallery, which presents a selection of images by 13 of Western Australia’s most accomplished astro-landscape photographers. The concert is the latest event which cements Dr Goldsmith’s long-term relation with the Western Australian Museum. The venue provided a superb location for the concert, uniquely placed, with the enormous skeleton of Otto the Blue Whale, suspended high above the audience. The concert took place on 16 February 2023, at the WA Treasures Gallery, Hackett Hall, the Western Australian Museum (Boola Bardip). His musical style is exotic, with rhythmic sounds, built up and looped to create a rich, muti-layered trance-like live performance, delicate in its delivery, inspiring and uplifting. Musician Rupert Guenther playfully explored deep themes and personal perspectives of the cosmos, with spoken word interludes backed by looped rhythms, created on the spot with his set of violins. The concert featured the live performance of electric violins, based on digital looping technology, to produce a musical journey exploring the wonders of the cosmos, in a trancelike and exotic style. The Cosmology Concert, by Rupert Guenther, has treated guests to an inspiring blend of live music performance, creativity, spoken word and a stunning backdrop of Western Australian astronomical photography. In collaboration with Dr John Goldsmith and Celestial Visions. Presented by internationally acclaimed musician Rupert Guenther, The exhibition is a major highlight of regional events relating to the Solar Eclipse of 20 April 2023.įor exhibition information, please visit For more information:Įmail: Cosmology Concert. Hosted by the Shire of Carnarvon Library & Art Gallery and proudly sponsored by WA Tourism, Dark Sky Festival Carnarvon and Horizon Power, the exhibition is open to the public between 14 April and. The astrophotography is complimented by a display of astronomy related artifacts and ephemera.ĭeveloped by Dr John Goldsmith, the founder of a Western Australian research and astronomical image agency. The result is a superb photographic and visual collection documenting the beauty and grandeur of the night, featuring Western Australian and international locations. Visions of the Cosmos presents an extraordinary diversity of astrophotography, including night-time landscapes, constellations, deep space, planetary and timelapse. Visions of the Cosmos is a collaboration by several of Western Australia’s most accomplished astro-photographers. Carnarvon Library & Art Gallery, 18 Egan Street, Carnarvon, Western Australia
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