XYZZY: A planetarium experience by Jess Johnson + Simon Ward

Created by leading contemporary artist Jess Johnson and director Simon Ward, XYZZY (pronunced 'zizzy') is an immersive art-based planetarium screening like no other.

Developed through a decade of creative work, Johnson’s hand-drawn compositions are transformed by Ward into an animated web of flesh mandalas, self-replicating architecture, undulating worms, hallucinogenic patterns, and messianic alien deities. The dynamic visual atmosphere is charged with 90s-inspired electronic synthesiser tracks from musicians Andrew Clarke, Luke Rowell, Stef Animal and Lachlan Anderson.

PLUS: the final session on Friday 29 May has a Q+A after the show with director and animator Simon Ward, one half of the creative duo behind the film.

This show features strobing effects - some visitors may experience mild motion sickness.

Recommended ages 14 plus, parental supervision required.