The Coast community won’t have to travel far to get a glimpse of the rarely seen, behind-the-scenes process that has gone into making some of Japan’s most influential animated science fiction films, with a unique exhibition soon to be held right here on our doorstep.

‘Anime Architecture’ impressed audiences in London and Berlin, with Central Coast Council’s Gosford Regional Gallery and The Japan Foundation Sydney being the only two venues in Australia to showcase the exhibition.

Council Team Leader Art Galleries, Arts and Culture Tim Braham said because studios only look at the final product as the crucial work, the creative process that goes on behind-the-scenes is something rarely seen to audiences outside the studio.

“Anime Architecture is an amazing exhibition that reveals some of the intricate creative processes behind Japan’s most influential animated science fiction films,” Mr Braham said.

“The exhibition features intricately drawn cityscapes, hand-drawn backdrops and showcases a rarely seen selection of location photographs, concept sketches and full colour background illustrations.

“The works of well-known Japanese animators Hiromasa Ogura, Takashi Watabe, Haruhiko Higami, Mamoru Oshii and Atsushi Takeuchi, who worked during the peak of hand-drawn animation, also feature in the exhibition.

“It is truly exciting that we have been able to secure this very different exhibition for the community which offers an insight into the fascinating process before digital animation became mainstream.”

Anime Architecture will run at Gosford Regional Gallery from 30 March until 19 May.

Anime Architecture is presented in association with Les Jardins des Pilotes. Iconic Japanese animated films featured in the exhibition include:

• Patlabor: the Movie
• Osamu Tezuka’s Metropolis
• Ghost in the Shell
• Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence

Council Mayor Jane Smith said Gosford Regional Gallery said the exhibition was a coup for the Coast and would be a highlight of the diverse program of local, national and international exhibitions offered by the Gallery this year.

“Council provides an outstanding quality and cultural experience at Gosford Regional Gallery through the world-class exhibitions we are able to secure,” Mayor Smith said.

“Our exhibitions are supported by a strong education and learning program including tours, artist talks, practical workshops, demonstrations and classes for both children and adults, fostering creative arts on the Central Coast.

“We invite locals and visitors to the area to drop into the Gallery and check out this very different and interesting international exhibition, brought to our very own doorstep by Gosford Regional Gallery.”

To find out more visit centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/galleries