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Celestial Crossing
Shireen Taweel's practice sees a convergence of cultural heritage knowledge identity and language. Her immersive installations draw upon architecture Islamic science ritual and speculative futures. Her intricate hand pierced and engraved sculptures fuse conceptual and contemporary practice with an innovative application of traditional artisan coppersmith techniques. 'Celestial Crossing' is …
Country II
This site specific video artwork by Jacob Nash Country II presents an ever changing cycle of time and landscape led by Country. Here at 477 on Pitt Street on Gadigal land the artwork incorporates elements from the Sydney Basin such as water rain flowers dust leaves and seed pods. Despite …
Tower of Ten Billion Stars
Lindy Lee is an Australian artist who explores her Chinese ancestry through Taoism and Ch'an Zen Buddhism. Using symbolic gestures her artworks embody the intimate connections between human existence and the cosmos. Aligning with some of Masdar City's core values Lee was commissioned to present an artwork for …
The Wind Tree
Ned Kahn is an environmental artist based in San Francisco California. He works to make the invisible forces of nature visible. In collaboration with Masdar City Kahn brought characteristics of wind to life through The Wind Tree. This tree like artwork with bioplastic panels symbolising the leaves of a tree …
FLOW
Eva Hild is an artist and sculptor living in Scandinavia Sweden. She has been working with organic sculptures for more than 20 years creating pieces of various scales and materials that feature movements and openings. She was selected to be one of three artists to present artworks that align with …
Sister Crossing
Janet Fieldhouse is a Torres Strait Islander woman whose artwork merges traditional practices and cultural narratives. Her work explores themes like environmental sustainability intergenerational knowledge global identity and the essence of Country. Using natural materials she conveys personal stories and invites viewers on a journey to explore Torres Strait Islander …
Turbulent Line
San Francisco based artist Ned Kahn is renowned for his large scale sculptures that incorporate natural elements. In 2012 Kahn was appointed through a competitive selection process to create an eight storey 5000 square meter kinetic fa ade Turbulent Line. Viewed externally the car park’s eastern side appears to …
Drawn To Explain
Amalia Pica explores communication through everyday objects and obsolete technologies in her art. Her often silent installations address language and interpretation with a touch of humour emphasizing the ironic potential for miscommunication. UAP was first approached by Arts Everywhere and UNC Chapel Hill to develop fabrication methodologies for a wide …
Reclamation Reki, Paraha, Nakas 2022
Reclamation 2020 at Artspace Sydney was created collaboratively with Taloi Havini's Hak clan members. The sculptural works lean and suspend into themselves as a form of collective map making. Underlying the ephemeral installation of cane and earth are questions about the ways in which we relate within temporal spaces …
Astra
Jun Ong is an artist who has showcased his work in various major art festivals and has been commissioned by renowned brands like Nike Gucci and Philips Lighting for site specific light installations. He examines how manipulating artificial light could impact how we experience the built form and its environment …
Balga Koort
Julianne Wade is a Whadjuk Noongar artist who uses her art to bring positive change through painting and community engagement. Her artwork emphasizes the significance of Country and Dreamtime stories. The word Balga is a Nyoongar word ? bal’ meaning ? they them and others ’ and ? ga’ meaning connected linked or in …
Bull
'Bull' was created in response to a competition brief for public work outside the new Australian Embassy in Washington facilitated by LoveArt an independent art advisory firm based in Sydney. The brief framed the creation of a work that symbolised American Australian relations and drew particularly on the complex …
Women’s Rights Pioneers Monument
Located in the heart of Central Park Women’s Rights Pioneers Monument is a 14 foot tall bronze sculpture that depicts Susan B. Anthony Sojourner Truth and Elizabeth Cady Stanton in the act of discussion. The sculpture was brought to life by the non profit organization Monumental Women and artist …
Crown of Foshan
The City Show Terrace is a beautiful place that reflects the stunning view of the Dongping River. One of its main attractions is an impressive piece of art called Crown of Foshan. This artwork is shaped like a droplet and is located along the riverbank. It was created by the …
Water Dreams of Heaven and Earth
Benjamin Storch is a sculptor who draws inspiration from studying dynamic principles in physics. His fluid ribbon like works link the material movement of the natural world and people's inner perceptions and emotions. Just like dancing the movement and power in his works are an abstract expression of emotions …
light and shadow
Atomic Visual Studio is a digital art group founded by new media artist Wang Meng in 2013. The group's artworks encompass multimedia stage design video art installations motion design and short films. With over ten years of experience in creating digital art Atomic Visual Studio strives to showcase contemporary …
Magical Gusu
Jacky Tsai a Chinese artist based in London uses different art forms from traditional canvas to digital art to blend Eastern and Western ideas. His art tells new stories that challenge our views. He explores how cultures connect sometimes creating tension and sometimes harmony. Tsai's work often looks at …
The Courtyard Creatures
From the picturesque courtyard descending the stairs renowned Korean sculptor Lee Sangsoo known for his highly representative abstract lines has created several lazy little kitties scattered on the steps encouraging visitors to continue exploring the hidden artistic elements in Suzhou Yanlord Cangjie. With their friendly and adorable forms the artworks …
Gravity and Grace
Suzhou renowned for its fusion of land and water stands as one of the birthplaces of Wu culture in Jiangnan. It also gathered various traditional treasures in Suzhou gardens showcasing the Suzhou citizens' pursuit of a better life. Strolling through the Zhenhe Plaza Japanese contemporary artist Shinji Ohmaki drew inspiration …
Floral Wave
RICH MIYU is a design studio located in Tokyo. It was founded in 2019 by Miyu Burns a Japanese artist and Richard Burns a British artist. They specialize in motion graphics interactive design and art research. Their work explores the connection between the physical and the non physical realms and …
