Category: Australia

Giant bullet statue Sydney Hyde park war memorial

Yininmadyemi – The Meaning Behind Sydney’s Giant Bullet Statue

April 20, 2021

Near the ANZAC Memorial in Sydney’s Hyde Park is a curious and impressive sculpture of colossal, 7-metre high bullets and casings. The sculpture, named Yininmadyemi, was unveiled in 2015 as a memorial to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander servicemen who served in the Australian military. The memorial is located right in the heart of Sydney, … More Yininmadyemi – The Meaning Behind Sydney’s Giant Bullet Statue

A drawing of the 8 Melbourne Art Trams of 2019

Melbourne Art Trams – Are These The World’s Artiest Trams?

September 15, 2020

One of the most iconic sights on the streets of Melbourne are its trams, with their recognisable green and yellow designs. Melbourne is also a city of art, bursting with art galleries large and small, art exhibitions, and celebrated graffiti down every alleyway. In 2013, the city of Melbourne decided to put these two cultural … More Melbourne Art Trams – Are These The World’s Artiest Trams?

#coronamaison #coronahouse illustration of a family in lockdown

Taking the Coronamaison Illustration Challenge

March 25, 2020

For illustrators under self-isolation, the hashtag #coronamaison came as the perfect cathartic creative release. French illustrator Pénélope Bagieu (@PenelopeB) launched the hashtag, calling for artists to draw their perfect self-isolation setup. Naturally, I had I try one for myself! The #coronamaison challenge is based on a simple empty room with a staircase. Besides the staircase, … More Taking the Coronamaison Illustration Challenge

A sydney rhinoceros sculpture painted in bright colours

Taronga Wild Rhinos – Sydney’s Painted Rhino Exhibit

June 11, 2014

Colourful rhino sculptures started appearing all around Sydney one day. There were Opera house rhinos, Circular Quay rhinos, Botanic Garden rhinos. Some were brightly coloured and dazzling geometric designs, others were painted as robots, some were covered in gold, and others were calming beach landscapes. It was an art exhibition that opened up on 2nd … More Taronga Wild Rhinos – Sydney’s Painted Rhino Exhibit