Artist Biography

Anton “Factotum” Lord is an AV Technician based in Perth, Western Australia and CEO of the multi-disciplinary design / fabrication / installation company Factotum Industries

In his own words “an artist trapped in a scientist’s body”.

His adventures include a blend of audio, electronics, solar, wood, metal and composites.

After several decade of designing lighting, sound and “atmosphere” for clubs, events and festivals he began turning his hand towards large scale public sculpture.

A long association with Blazing Swan as participant, former Committee member and Ranger saw the first few pieces displayed and the (r)evolution soon began.

A number of his other works including Whisper Tree, pixelled() and Cross x Talk have been exhibited at festivals, events and public exhibitions throughout the state.

Recent Works

2019, Blazing Swan, Kulin, “Whisper Tree (prototype)” (unpowered)

2020, Blazing Swan, Kulin, “pixelled()”

2021 Blossom Festival, Marradong, “pixelled()”

2021 Blossom Festival, Marradong, “CrossxTalk”

2021 Blazing Swan, Kulin, “Lightning Rod”

2021 Blazing Swan, Kulin, “pixelled()”

2021 POX Eclipse, Cue, “CrossxTalk” (cancelled)

2022 Sculptures at Bathers, Fremantle, “pixelled()”

2022 Blazing Swan, Kulin, “BBC” (Cancelled)

2022 The Beaufort, Highgate, “Cypher” (permanent installation)

2022 Blazing Swan, Kulin, “Whisper Tree r2” (Cancelled)

2022 Blossom Festival, Boddington, “Catch and Release”

2022 Blossom Festival, Boddington, “BBC”

Pending / Applied Works

2023 Burning Man, Nevada, TBC

2023 Sculptures By The Sea

2023 City of Stirling, Artist In Situ, “Smiley”

2023 Blazing Swan, Kulin, “BBC”

2023 Blazing Swan, Kulin, “pixelled(redux)”

If you’d like to know more about his multi-decade career as a professional club and festival DJ click here.

Anton is a proud member of artsource