Ticket to the Coastline

Welcome to Ticket to the Coastline!

It all started when I took these photos at Fred again’s show,

morphed them with my Sea Through Sound underwater photography

and created something like this

But why?

I want to bridge the gap between the fleeting joy of dancing at your favourite concert and the often underappreciated value of the ocean. To achieve this, I created an immersive experience that fuses the euphoria of music with the visceral beauty of the ocean. I paired this with a song I wrote under my @wilkomusic project, with support from my girlfriend, @nixhughson, who wrote the poem featured below. I hope this inspires a deeper appreciation for the big blue.

Check out the final result!

Have a think

How much would you pay for one more trip to the beach?

What if you could give that to the next generation?

What if I told you that you can through one ticket?

Once I finished the concept, I was asked to show it at The Other Art Fair 2024 in Sydney, Australia. It was exciting to see people interact with the work.

The story behind ‘Ticket to the Coastline’

The two things I love most are music and the ocean.

Fred Again has been my favourite artist for years. Every time he comes to Australia, my friends and I do whatever we can to get a ticket for an unforgettable night. As I waited in the virtual ticket queue, I realised how willing I was to invest hundreds of dollars for a chance to see Fred. Yet, I wasn’t actively investing in other environments that bring me just as much joy, like the ocean.

This is why I came up with Tickets to the Coastline.

When I debuted this concept at The Other Art Fair Sydney 2024, I gave away physical Tickets to the Coastline. While the ticket doesn’t grant access to an actual concert, it symbolises viewers contribution to ensuring future generations can experience the same euphoria of being in the big blue.

Thanks for taking the time to learn about the concept. I hope it inspires you to use your gifts for good.

ABOUT THE ARTISTS

Nick Wilkinson

Nick Wilkinson is an established DJ (@wilkomusic), and music creator as well as an underwater photographer (@seathroughsound) based in Sydney. In his process, he creates AI-infused audiovisuals (@wilkomotion). His mission through his projects is to evoke child-like wonder through sensory experiences fusing art, sound, AI and nature in a captivating exploration of nostalgia.
Participating Artists
Music Production: @wilkomusic
Mix & Master: @discopolymusic
Poem & Narration: @nixhughson
Visuals by: @wilkomotion & @seathroughsound