Vivid Sydney 2022

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Martu Artists and Curiious, along with Electric Fields and Martu Artists soundtracks, collaborated to redesign the original piece into an animated masterpiece. This artwork highlights the Sydney Opera House as the cultural epicenter of Australia. Curiious, the technologists behind the animation, bring to life the Martu Artist’ stories beyond gallery walls. Notice the vibrant colors and energy. This depicts the Parnngurr community and its surrounding landscapes. In addition, the artwork represents the traditions of the country including burning practices and regrowth, hunting and gathering, and ancestral stories. Curiious utilizes modern technologies and high-resolution scans to illuminate the gorgeous painting as a digital scene. "},{"type":"text","content":"\nNow, on the left, you will see the bright lights on the Harbor Bridge in comparison to the black night. Each day the buildings in the district stand alone, however, at night the lights synchronize perfectly–including the Harbor Bridge. Notice the city skyline, Opera House, and Harbor Bridge come to life and connect the entire city and environment. \n"},{"type":"video","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FFPp6dF5cUnUqFlbPq5cB%2FHarbor%20Bridge%20Pan.mov?alt=media&token=09d0d343-4203-4544-91ef-5e0d5b02cdf7"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FFPp6dF5cUnUqFlbPq5cB%2Fvl21-lots-stdrollout-website-1600x900.jpg.image_.1600.900.high_.jpg?alt=media&token=83f4da4f-130f-4228-8405-e57b98078f81"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FFPp6dF5cUnUqFlbPq5cB%2FVividSydney_2022_SydneyOperaHouse_Yarrkalpa_CREDITDestinationNSW_HL_00096-2-2048x1366-1-e1654137817279.jpg?alt=media&token=08d83629-0b80-4f46-9bcd-4479bf09985b"}]},{"address":"Circular Quay, Young St, Stand D","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.14321712068773834,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":-33.86179829800875,"longitude":151.21089791215238},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"# For Sydney With Love \n"},{"type":"audio","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FFPp6dF5cUnUqFlbPq5cB%2FStop%202.m4a?alt=media&token=03ca8ad7-56d3-4abe-a588-17d07b04ddfa"},{"type":"text","content":"“The joy of color and the great pleasure of living in Sydney. A constant source of inspiration to a lifetime of work.” Ken Done, the artist of the piece stated.\n"},{"type":"video","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FFPp6dF5cUnUqFlbPq5cB%2FFor%20Sydney%20With%20Love.mov?alt=media&token=f52e88f1-6c4e-42c0-8e42-a0548a52db0b"},{"type":"text","content":"This collaborative piece projected onto the Customs house portrays a story of optimism, bright colors, and joy. Ken Done explored each aspect of the city to create a multifaceted animation that puts on an entire show on its own.\n"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FFPp6dF5cUnUqFlbPq5cB%2FFor%20Sydney%20With%20Love.jpeg?alt=media&token=33ecd52e-6e83-4bef-8e3a-3d4973bffca8"},{"type":"text","content":"Lastly, this colorful piece represents Sydney’s soul and creative relationship with the people which bring it to life. \n"}]},{"address":"1 Loftus St","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.14321712068773834,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":-33.86208019589284,"longitude":151.2102860118376},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"# Temple\n"},{"type":"audio","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FFPp6dF5cUnUqFlbPq5cB%2FStop%203.m4a?alt=media&token=fce478f7-d232-4776-805b-76286f8ef19b"},{"type":"text","content":"As you approach *Temple*, understand that this display represents nature as a sacred refuge. Notice the calm, shallow pool of water underneath the substantial screens. The slow-motion film reflects upon the water as a way to refract the on-screen images and evoke Sydney’s majestic waterways."},{"type":"video","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FFPp6dF5cUnUqFlbPq5cB%2FTemple%20Birds.mov?alt=media&token=233e7cf8-8aa7-4dd7-9b3f-d3d8162f5ea8"},{"type":"text","content":"Artists Leila Jefferys and Melvin J Montalban collaborated with Chris Bryan (cinematographer) and Ravi Wasan (bird trainer) and Jackson Milas (composer) to construct a display of the native cockatoo bird. As multiple types of these beautiful birds fly on and off-screen, consider the fragility and elegance of their existence. *Temple* offers a safe space that allows viewers to ponder the link between ourselves and a universe with all living creatures. Take time to pause, reflect, and cherish our natural world. \n"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FFPp6dF5cUnUqFlbPq5cB%2F1900VividSydney_2022_CircularQuay_Temple_CREDITDestinationNSW_KM-6503.jpg?alt=media&token=214a5078-3652-41b8-887f-a283d9c5392b"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FFPp6dF5cUnUqFlbPq5cB%2Ftemple-by-leila-jeffreys-167831-2.jpg?alt=media&token=22a58aaa-04e9-45cd-99ac-1f2859770e50"}]},{"address":"Eastern Finance","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.14321712068773834,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":-33.86161130467855,"longitude":151.20992673133145},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"# CrossWalk This Way \n\n"},{"type":"audio","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FFPp6dF5cUnUqFlbPq5cB%2FStop%204.m4a?alt=media&token=47bb111e-3e93-463a-b0a6-362973f3834e"},{"type":"text","content":"This installation is no ordinary pedestrian crossing light, instead, artists Julian Pereira and David Da Costa Enes alongside multiple collaborators reimagined the “don’t walk” and “walk” signs we are all familiar with. "},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FFPp6dF5cUnUqFlbPq5cB%2FCross%20Walk%20this%20Way%20%20Small.jpeg?alt=media&token=55b2d477-8b8a-440a-88b9-e0f99bcee9fb"},{"type":"text","content":"As you walk down the entire street, you will notice light poles with animations and sound effects that highlight the opposites in human emotions. Don’t miss out! There are a total of ten poles with humorous animations—some of which include Cry/Laugh, Wait/Dream, and Hold Hands/Kiss. "},{"type":"video","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FFPp6dF5cUnUqFlbPq5cB%2FCrossWalk%20this%20Way%20Sped%20Up.mp4?alt=media&token=6f7c3a47-65fe-403d-b7d7-7cd9cce3b2df"},{"type":"text","content":" “...We seek to create a little chaos to spark interaction between strangers, to create moments of joy and laughter amongst friends, and to enliven the city for all its inhabitants…” stated the artists and designers. "},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FFPp6dF5cUnUqFlbPq5cB%2Fcrosswalk-this-way-vivid-sydney-2022.jpg?alt=media&token=c2566bfa-f395-45d6-86eb-8ab4e269af72"}]},{"address":"5 Alfred St","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.14321712068773834,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":-33.86129709815429,"longitude":151.20988700917945},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"# Endless Love\n\n"},{"type":"audio","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FFPp6dF5cUnUqFlbPq5cB%2FStop%205.m4a?alt=media&token=2646cc63-205e-4159-a3ab-90d30414e08d"},{"type":"text","content":"*Endless Love*: it's both the name of the artwork and the powerful proclamation projected to the heart of Sydney’s harbor. This color-changing sign casts the message for Sydney’s past, present, future, people, and visitors as the bold letters are perfectly located between the Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge. "},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FFPp6dF5cUnUqFlbPq5cB%2FEndless%20Love.JPG?alt=media&token=4858c721-adb4-4888-9878-7f8d22a8c540"},{"type":"text","content":"This intimate yet universal installation invites viewers to sink into their inspirations and reach for their hopes and dreams. The curvature of the signage represents the rising sun bringing future potential and optimism as it shines in front of the Sydney skyline. Artist Michaela Gleave constructed this concept and installation as a piece of work for this moment and for eternity. 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The bright lights and sounds pull together an interpretation of a star's life cycle. Even though it is impossible to witness from the human eye, gravity affects all objects and brings them toward each other, plus, it is responsible for the birth of galaxies, time, and space."},{"type":"text","content":"This sculpture was constructed by REELIZE.STUDIO, Jobe Williams, Tomas Kacerik, and five additional contributors. Their intentions are to bring the community together, just like gravity. After recent experiences with social distancing, the artists want to join people from around the world once again. "},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FFPp6dF5cUnUqFlbPq5cB%2FFUJn0uLakAAEJm7.jpg?alt=media&token=3926c7c5-608c-489e-89e6-1c47f1696569"}]},{"address":"140B George St","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.14321712068773834,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":-33.86060720875524,"longitude":151.209044047994},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"# VIVID SYDNEY\n\n"},{"type":"audio","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FFPp6dF5cUnUqFlbPq5cB%2FStop%207.m4a?alt=media&token=2e2581ee-e368-4866-a5ca-590ac53b9991"},{"type":"text","content":"You made it to the Vivid Sydney sign! Although this isn’t considered one of the 47 stops designed by artists, it is the perfect spot to snap a few pictures to brag about your amazing evening at Vivid! "},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FFPp6dF5cUnUqFlbPq5cB%2FVivid%20Sydney%20Sign.jpeg?alt=media&token=a848cacb-3de3-4473-9c46-1b2241153f3d"},{"type":"link","content":"https://www.vividsydney.com/"}]},{"address":"140B George St","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.14321712068773834,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":-33.86055785002864,"longitude":151.20865380726616},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"# 88 Bars \n"},{"type":"audio","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FFPp6dF5cUnUqFlbPq5cB%2FStop%208.m4a?alt=media&token=cb69a39c-1e75-4124-bbb7-d6dbf5b104ae"},{"type":"text","content":"The Coca-Cola sign on William St is now known as a Sydney icon after 40 years of shining red, neon light to the public. *88 Bars* encapsulates the iconic, red glow of 'the gateway to King Cross’. When the Coca-Cola sign was first erected, it was one of the largest neon signs in the world—this neon lighting represented new adventures and excitement."},{"type":"video","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FFPp6dF5cUnUqFlbPq5cB%2F88%20Bars.mov?alt=media&token=baa60713-1780-4025-b4b5-5a3f0e05b7af"},{"type":"text","content":"Now, the artist, Sinclair Park, compiled 88 identical neon tubes to commemorate the neon era and the Coca-Cola sign which ended the neon era in 2016 when the bulbs were replaced with LEDs. Although the neon era was led by the Coca-Cola sign in Sydney, this type of signage is nearly extinct. *88 Bars* compacts 88 neon tubes into one box for you to decide whether this era and iconic signage will be forgotten."},{"type":"link","content":"https://www.vividsydney.com/event/light/88-bars#:~:text=At%2013%20metres%20tall%2C%2026,on%20the%20brink%20of%20extinction."}]},{"address":"755 George St","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.14321712068773834,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":-33.85975363922431,"longitude":151.20861584333767},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"# Who The Heck is Billy Blue? \n\n"},{"type":"audio","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FFPp6dF5cUnUqFlbPq5cB%2FStop%209.m4a?alt=media&token=c3447bf6-f76f-4bc3-ad27-0f29239f20ba"},{"type":"text","content":"Billy Blue: Australia’s first celebrity. He takes the main role in this large animation. Despite his sugar-thieving days and time as a chained convict, Billy’s story illuminates his ability to break through barriers and his ingenuity. Watch this out-of-pocket entrepreneur play his schemes as the animation unfolds. "},{"type":"video","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FFPp6dF5cUnUqFlbPq5cB%2FWho%20The%20Heck%20Is%20Billy%20Blue%3F.mov?alt=media&token=c416eb7a-e4c8-4a9e-adfe-67ce725d2da7"},{"type":"text","content":"Discover how he used the Sydney ferry to transport his own contraband from each side of the harbor. Today, entrepreneurs, colleges, and others still recognize his unlikely successes. Billy Blue College of Design and Technology created this animation to name him in his (dis)honor and share his story that many still recognize as an inspiration."},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FFPp6dF5cUnUqFlbPq5cB%2FWho%20The%20Heck%20is%20Billy%20Blue%3F.jpeg?alt=media&token=ab50a953-acf3-4e36-b1cb-2053bbfbe7be"}]},{"address":"83 George St","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.14321712068773834,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":-33.85893229889965,"longitude":151.20882291597528},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"# One Big Backyard\n\n"},{"type":"audio","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FFPp6dF5cUnUqFlbPq5cB%2FStop%2010.m4a?alt=media&token=18f1f0a9-366a-4b16-986d-e887000f0fac"},{"type":"text","content":"James Hancock, the artist, created a playful 3D projection that allows you to indulge in the memories and ideals that bind us together including the people, places, and stories of Sydney as we celebrate the city and her soul."},{"type":"video","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FFPp6dF5cUnUqFlbPq5cB%2FOne%20Big%20Backyard.mov?alt=media&token=6a52119e-3799-47ab-8b20-3cf67131b310"},{"type":"text","content":"Loneliness is at an all-time high—even in a highly-populated area like Sydney. As the world becomes increasingly divided, technology enables us to stay even more connected than ever before. This installation asks us to better understand the people in our own ‘backyard’ and to foster a greater connection with those in the community."},{"type":"link","content":"https://www.vividsydney.com/event/light/one-big-backyard"}]},{"address":"Easyrider Motorbike Tours","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.14321712068773834,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":-33.85802862277498,"longitude":151.20914318575683},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"# STRYBX 2032\n"},{"type":"audio","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FFPp6dF5cUnUqFlbPq5cB%2FStop%2011.m4a?alt=media&token=24daf3d7-ce18-4eb6-97a7-775fc6c9c892"},{"type":"text","content":"Time travel? Is it possible? Imagine communicating with people beyond our present time. *STRYBX 2032* features young poets, writers, and community members of Sydney to collaborate in digital media to tell their stories. "},{"type":"video","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FFPp6dF5cUnUqFlbPq5cB%2FSTRYBOX%202032.mov?alt=media&token=0b4ddad9-41f8-4407-9b08-d1d16eafe6e1"},{"type":"text","content":"Hear from participants from the year 2032 and how humanity damaged Earth’s biosphere. If time travel, or even time travel communication, was possible, what would you send? Artists Michael Killalea, Sarah Barns, Leif Wilson, and others ask viewers to ponder what advice we have for our future generations. 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"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FFPp6dF5cUnUqFlbPq5cB%2FNinget%20Universe.jpeg?alt=media&token=634bb35c-01e1-4983-914b-3063b2c8fd30"},{"type":"text","content":"Luca began exploring stop-motion videos before kindergarten, and since, his passion has fallen into these brightly colored characters. As a young boy growing up in Sydney, he is an animal lover and environmentalist, so his creations follow suit. In addition, this playful animation is a metaphor for diversity and integration. "},{"type":"video","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FFPp6dF5cUnUqFlbPq5cB%2FNinget%20Universe%201.mov?alt=media&token=b5781920-0c9e-4597-b56c-16c2363d8b41"}]},{"address":"Sydney New Years Eve Cruises","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.14321712068773834,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":-33.857103536362686,"longitude":151.20989426811985},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"# Future Natives "},{"type":"audio","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FFPp6dF5cUnUqFlbPq5cB%2FStop%2013.m4a?alt=media&token=8eb64226-ae48-47a3-83e5-404dd3730205"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FFPp6dF5cUnUqFlbPq5cB%2FFuture%20Natives.jpeg?alt=media&token=4030255b-684e-497e-907e-eeb68ec0f7ff"},{"type":"text","content":"*Future Natives*, by Chris Daniel, can be seen lining the entirety of Vivid. This light installation is modeled after Australia's native birds. The abstract nature of this piece is to represent birds in flight, and each colored light matches a specific vibrant species. These birds help navigate festival-goers all the way from Circle Quay to Central station."},{"type":"video","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FFPp6dF5cUnUqFlbPq5cB%2FFuture%20Natives.mov?alt=media&token=af83f884-4dc2-4e05-80c9-995491da73be"},{"type":"text","content":"This elaborate art work tests your imagination and exploring skills to see what installations it will lead you to next. "}]},{"address":"43 Circular Quay W","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.14321712068773834,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":-33.85805200084617,"longitude":151.20967104574055},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"# Equilateral \n\n\n"},{"type":"audio","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FFPp6dF5cUnUqFlbPq5cB%2FStop%2014.m4a?alt=media&token=f4541bd4-41d0-4276-8f0f-b41f880f83d0"},{"type":"text","content":"*Equilateral* is an installation made up of (you guessed it) equilateral triangles. Constructed by Andrew Kecskes, the goal is to prove that quality is better than quantity. \n"},{"type":"video","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FFPp6dF5cUnUqFlbPq5cB%2FEquilateral.mov?alt=media&token=ab2baa73-1c8e-470b-b8c3-ab334ae116e9"},{"type":"text","content":"The triangles move at a slower rate and look different when viewed from a variety of angles. (Try laying down underneath the installation!) This rippling effect mesmerizes viewers. The attendees’ attention is fixated on the artwork, and everything else simply melts away. "},{"type":"video","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FFPp6dF5cUnUqFlbPq5cB%2FEquilateral%202.mov?alt=media&token=9975203f-e683-41c9-a7aa-1f7566d2bd9e"}]},{"address":"14 Circular Quay W","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.14321712068773834,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":-33.858284272959814,"longitude":151.209632140704},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"# Mantra Rain \n\n"},{"type":"audio","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FFPp6dF5cUnUqFlbPq5cB%2FStop%2015.m4a?alt=media&token=df6866d5-0400-47d4-b284-9104c2eb65fe"},{"type":"text","content":"Kinetic light and sound mimic the organic movements of sea creatures; this sculpture recreates the beautiful ballet our waves and oceans dance. Mechanical sound elements and movement explore ‘flow’ as it swims through the air."},{"type":"video","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FFPp6dF5cUnUqFlbPq5cB%2FMantra%20Rain.mov?alt=media&token=406bf741-77b0-45ff-80d4-a065165236bd"},{"type":"text","content":"Artists Renzo B. Larriviere and Paul Pena Castro worked to remind viewers of the irreplaceable marine life at the depths of the ocean and the importance of environmental conservation. The sound effects and music tied to the piece fill the area with sounds of water where manta rays and other sea life habituate.\n\n"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FFPp6dF5cUnUqFlbPq5cB%2FEarth-Deities-Vivid-Sydney-2022-monumental-multi-limbed-guardian-Public-Art-Sculpture.jpg?alt=media&token=06235b72-493c-403f-b904-e3eaa913e698"}]},{"address":"WILD WOOL AUSTRALIA","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.14321712068773834,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":-33.85844055948162,"longitude":151.20938138858543},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"# Neon Graffiti "},{"type":"audio","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FFPp6dF5cUnUqFlbPq5cB%2FStop%2016.m4a?alt=media&token=03577f21-14fd-4aad-b9d0-3d5106f2cd21"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FFPp6dF5cUnUqFlbPq5cB%2FNeon%20Graffiti.jpeg?alt=media&token=a3db2444-129d-46cf-8305-8df16ed59ada"},{"type":"text","content":"“We are still here now!” Take this statement up for your own interpretation, but also recognize these words as a question: What does it mean to still be here? Here? Now?"},{"type":"text","content":"*Neon Graffiti* by artists Donna Gough and Chelsea Watego reserves space for viewers to ponder and activate new thought processes about our current world. The artist recognizes that her ancestors, their stories, and their connections are all gone, yet, she is still here right now. Neon lighting explores the relationship between language and art and how we interpret them through the complex human experiences we endure.\n"}]},{"address":"Cadmans Cottage Historic Site","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.14321712068773834,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":-33.85888324013121,"longitude":151.2093685486936},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"# Crowded Cadmans"},{"type":"audio","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FFPp6dF5cUnUqFlbPq5cB%2FStop%2017.m4a?alt=media&token=4a5f22be-d56b-4594-8b19-b7ea54d30239"},{"type":"text","content":"Sydney-based artists living with disabilities are the masterminds behind the Crowded Cadmens display. The 3D animation introduces their ten time-traveling characters—Specimen 10, Jessica the Astronaut, Pinky Moon, Robo-fly, and more. "},{"type":"video","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FFPp6dF5cUnUqFlbPq5cB%2FCrowded%20Cadmens.mov?alt=media&token=938998fe-578b-4b85-91ec-459f4d83450a"},{"type":"text","content":"Utilizing a variety of creative methods, each artist brings a unique approach to the digital design of their characters that all collaborate to restore order to the complex ecosphere. Crowded Cadmens challenges existing barriers and access for artists living with a disability; the creators hope this adds a push for social change.\n"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FFPp6dF5cUnUqFlbPq5cB%2FCrowded%20Cadmen%20Info.jpeg?alt=media&token=ac2a7110-14a5-4e66-935f-c1722850d3bc"}]},{"address":"Harbourside Room at the MCA","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.14321712068773834,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":-33.86005695623274,"longitude":151.20936964233246},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"# New York Sunday\n\n"},{"type":"audio","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FFPp6dF5cUnUqFlbPq5cB%2FStop%2018.m4a?alt=media&token=044f25dd-ea09-4eca-9c3a-1c292e237df8"},{"type":"text","content":"Sydney’s Museum of Contemporary Art serves as the centerpiece of Vivid Sydney 2022. "},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FFPp6dF5cUnUqFlbPq5cB%2FVivid-Sydney-2022_For-Sydney-with-Love_Ken-Done-Customs-House_Credit-Spinifex-Group_supplied.jpg?alt=media&token=fc77fcbe-20d2-4286-a63d-d11732d88471"},{"type":"text","content":"Helen Eager, Australia’s famously known abstractionist, transforms the walls into an eight-minute visual exploration of her personal, artistic evolution. Paul Mac’s soundtrack pairs perfectly with this majestic, colorful display. Geometric aspects are a Helen signature. The integration of these shapes began in 1988 as Helen transitioned from interior design to pure abstract paintings, drawings, and prints."},{"type":"text","content":"Follow along to watch Helen’s art styles and motifs change right before your eyes. Collaborating artists utilized pure light to visualize color in a new way, and Helen said, “the sheer scale has been thrilling.”"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FFPp6dF5cUnUqFlbPq5cB%2FHE-002_HELEN.jpg?alt=media&token=a9718f1e-4592-460e-a4bf-b848ff9a4220"}]}]