Swimming in Nostalgia
Artist: Pink Bits
Sticky ice cream melting down my hand, the salty wind tousling my hair, and the sun giving my ankles a frilly-sock tan. My childhood holds so many memories at the Sydney Waterfront and many years later, I would fall in love along her shores too. This is a place where old and new memories meet. ‘Swimming in Nostalgia’ illustrates the sights, sounds and warm memories of this special place. Nestled in the ocean’s ripples, look for: – the seagull who stole my fries – native blooms – the sun in your eyes whilst stoically looking to the water – a precious memory of my mum and nona on a surprise boat ride – the wind putting my 90’s scrunchie to the test – melting ice cream (with a chocolate Flake of course) – the sun on your skin – our wondrous ocean-life
Pink Bits
Christine Yahya is a Sydney-based creative who began illustrating under the moniker Pink Bits in 2016. By creating artful representation, Pink Bits’ work illustrates the bits and shapes we’ve been told to hide. Pink Bits’ art boldly explores themes of feminism, bodily liberation, identity, mental health and more. Using expressive colours, organic lines and shapes; she creates unique and connective works. Pink Bits has collaborated with clients including Lovehoney, Thinx, Thames & Hudson, Lelo, Libra and others.
Home of Australian seafood since the 1960’s, the iconic Sydney Fish Market is undergoing a $750m transformation. Like this sculpture, this place is a beautiful meeting of past, present and future. The new market place brings spectacular futuristic, sustainable international design, while retaining heritage and authentic working market experiences that have long been loved by Sydneysiders, Australians, and international visitors.
Designed by renowned Danish architects 3XN, the new Sydney Fish Market will provide more than 4,700 square metres of new public open space and paves the way for a shared pedestrian and cycle path that will provide waterfront access from Blackwattle Bay all the way to Woolloomooloo. The iconic new Sydney attraction is expected to deliver at least 2,000 jobs, a $4.78 billion increase in retail spend over 10 years, and a $1.36 billion increase in wholesale market spend over 10 years after it opens in 2024.
First Nations Audio Narrative: With thanks to our Indigenous Cultural Advisors, Aunty Jo Selfe and Uncle Graham Toomey, and special contributors who have generously shared important stories of place. Listen to the First Nations Audio Narrative here.
Charity Auction
Love Whale Tales? Want to keep one?
You can! After the Waterfront Whale Tales trail concludes, all 30 sculptures will be offered for purchase at a dedicated art auction at Sydney Maritime Museum, Terrace Room.
The net proceeds from the auction will go to The Kids’ Cancer Project.
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