A dazzling new addition is lighting up Mawson Park
In an exciting collaboration with renowned artist Matt Aberline, we’ve curated a stunning lighting installation that will transform Mawson Park into a vibrant canvas of colour, creativity, and storytelling. This immersive experience brings a whole new energy to our beloved Festival of Fisher’s Ghost, celebrating local culture and imagination in a bold, visual way. Wander through the park and discover how light and art come together to enchant, inspire, and illuminate the spirit of the festival.
About the Curator
Artist Matt Aberline. From partnering with the United Nations in New York to working alongside the Cheeditha Art Group on Yindjibarndi Country in the Pilbara desert—and from collaborating with Singapore’s Urban Redevelopment Authority to the Bob Brown Foundation in Tasmania—Matthew Aberline is an artist who empowers communities and gives voice to meaningful stories.
More about the installations
The Guardians
A giant inflatable art landscape inspired by abstracted Australian wildflowers. Towering and translucent by day, The Guardians transform into radiant lanterns by night — a glowing garden that celebrates the wild beauty and spirit of Australia’s native flora.
Finding Home
A colourful garden of oversized flowers where visitors are invited to pause, reflect, and contribute their own stories about why Campbelltown is home — and why they love it. Finding Home blossoms into a shared portrait of belonging, connection, and joy, one story at a time.
Sixty Thousand Years
Created in collaboration with Campbelltown-based First Nations artist Danielle Mate, Sixty Thousand Years features a constellation of smaller lanterns that honour the First Peoples of this land. Each glowing form carries Danielle’s vibrant imagery, celebrating Country, spirit, and the enduring stories that connect us to place.
What Would You Do If You Saw a Ghost?
A playful and poignant video projection made with the Campbelltown Arts Centre and members of the local community. This short film series captures real people’s spontaneous, funny, and heartfelt responses to the question — what would you do if you saw a ghost?
Their stories light up the night, connecting the festival’s themes of memory, imagination, and local folklore.