Break in Transmission by Lorenna Grant

Break in Transmission derives from the iconic channel 7 test pattern, a nod to the site’s history as the former location of Channel 7 studios. Each of the five totem-like artworks represent a section of the old television test pattern that was broadcast before programming commenced for the day, or during a ‘break in transmission’. When viewed from a particular angle, the totems line up to depict the circular test pattern. The artwork reinterprets a familiar television image in an unfamiliar format, harking back to the analogue era.