Between them, at Circular Quay, the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia will morph into a kinetic, visual journey of the work of acclaimed Australian artist Helen Eager, who has collaborated with artists Rico and Julian Reinhold from H0rse, to create New York Sunday.
Mandylights' Our Connected City will shine new light on the city's landmarks, with over 200 searchlights beaming across the Harbour, CBD buildings and the Cahill Expressway, while also linking the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge in riotous colour. Featuring LED screen technology, this mind-bending collaboration between young Aboriginal dancers and light artists will challenge what we know about language. Shard is another beautiful First Nations artwork providing a portal into a world unknown.
The new projection, Yarrkalpa - Hunting Ground, 2021by the Martu Artists and Curiious with soundtrack by Electric Fields and Martu Artists (inspired by Yarrkalpa – Always Walking Country 2014), is inspired by the vibrant collective painting, Yarrkalpa- Hunting Ground, Parnngurr Area, 2013 created by the Martu Artists of the Pilbara region, and the award-winning Yarrkalpa – Always Walking Country (2014) artwork by Martu/Wallworth/Anohni. Revealing the various artistic interpretations of the resilience theme, the spectacular Light Walk will host the works of 59 light collaborators and 129 light artists from 19 countries, with street installations reshaping old sights and giving never-before-lit buildings a new sparkle in the city skyline.Ĭelebrating our rich Indigenous culture, the Sails of the Sydney Opera House will be transformed into an impressive new digital rendition of an iconic Martu painting. This year a response to the themes of isolation, escapism and a need for greater human connection are prevalent." "Vivid Sydney's light art collection demonstrates artists exploring the zeitgeist. With the huge diversity of artists represented, you're getting a real mix of personal views and beliefs. Vivid Light Curator Lucy Keeler said: "There's always meaning to a work, and that's one of the greatest things about Vivid Sydney. Visitors will connect with powerful stories of resilience through 50 immersive and kinetic light installations and projection artworks all designed to explore and showcase the power of quiet strength. "This year the program reveals an incredibly rich and diverse line-up across our ever-evolving cultural landscape including Australia's rich Aboriginal heritage, Sydney's vibrant LGBTQI+ culture, and the incredible group of strong, empowered women who continue to ensure Vivid Sydney remains relevant globally." This year's program delivers fresh and engaging content, bringing feelings of joy, wonder, discovery, hope and excitement to all who absorb it," she explained. Five locations will shine bright in 2021, with Circular Quay, The Rocks, Barangaroo, Darling Harbour and Luna Park Sydney all showcasing a mesmerising kaleidoscope of light artworks to wow visitors and locals alike.įestival Director Gill Minervini said: "Vivid Sydney is all about pushing boundaries and transporting festival-goers to a playground of the unexpected. In 2021, the ideas are big, bright, bold and set to work their magic across the city for 23 days and nights. Vivid Sydney is owned, managed and produced by the NSW Government through Destination NSW, and in 2019 attracted 2.4 million attendees delivering $172 million in visitor expenditure to the NSW economy.
"We know the vibrant imagery and video which will be beaming the Vivid Sydney experience around the world will bring hope and inspiration to all, and at the same time, encourage international visitors to start planning their trips to Sydney for when international borders re-open," said Cox. "Although most of our overseas friends, apart from our neighbours in New Zealand, are unable to attend the festival this year, the 2021 festival is still a major international arts festival, featuring work from China, Italy, Peru, Spain, France, Belgium, Portugal, The Netherlands and the UK, alongside the amazing home-grown talent found here in NSW and Australia. ĭestination NSW Chief Executive Officer Steve Cox said: "Vivid Sydney is an annual festival that transforms Sydney's CBD in winter into a playground of the unexpected, celebrating Sydney's diversity, resilience, Aboriginal culture and vibrant creative community. 2021 program announcement video content and images are available here.
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