Lucas 'Granpa' Abela
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Gamelan Wizard

Resembling an ancient proto-pinball machine crafted eons ago and found centuries later in a Javanese burial chamber; Gamelan Wizard is an eight player pinball game housed in an intricately carved octagon pendopo that incorporates Gamelan instrumentation into it's playfield so as you play it plays. Unlike Abela's previous musical instrument/pinball hybrids this new machine is totally acoustic taking advantage of the naturally loud Gamelan Instrumentation resonating within the body of the game.

To execute Gamelan Wizard Lucas Abela, teamed up with two of Yogyakarta’s most celebrated musicians Wukir Suryadi and Rully Shabara in addition to working with famed Gamelan master Wibowo who, along with his skilled craftspeople, who hand carved the cabinet and forged the Gamelan. By pitting together our two disparate icons; Pinnies and Gamelan, we have created a unique participatory installation that meshes together our respective cultural identities.

gamelan wizard

gamelan wizard

gamelan wizard

Devised by Lucas Abela
additional development by Wukir Suryadi and Rully Shabara
Pendopo, Carvings and Gamelan instruments by Wibowo
Supported by the Australia Council of the Arts
, Asialink & DFAT

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