One For All
Artist: Chris Yee
With this work, I hope to represent the modern Asian-Australian identity, and more specifically my own home community of Ryde and the North-West of Sydney. I think there is a very nuanced and unique identity to Asian Australia that is diverse and not seen commonly on mainstream media. With this artwork, I borrow from ornamental and decorative traditions of old worlds and combine these with modern stylistic techniques to speak to the generations of today. The modern Asian Australian identity channels influence of the old, but evolves into something entirely unique and of it’s own aesthetic.
Chris Yee
Growing up in 90’s Ryde, amongst the strong communities of Eastwood he is a proud member of the evolving Asian-Australian Creative identity. He strongly believes there is a unique character and original narrative found within this changing community.
Yee has produced work for some of Australia’s best-known festivals such as Vivid Sydney and brands including Apple, Sony Australia, Estée Lauder, Samsung – Opera House, Vans, Red Bull, Universal Music and Marvel comics. In 2019, he created his first Permanent Heritage Artwork, ‘Tumbalong’ for Chinatown in Haymarket, Sydney.
Tumbalong Park is a perfect place to experience Sydney’s vibrant multicultural society. From the Chinese Garden of Friendship, a host of cultural festivals, to the Welcome Wall showcasing Australia’s migrant heritage at the Maritime Museum, Sydney’s Waterfront Precinct has long been a welcoming beacon for communities from all corners of the globe, and a place to celebrate our city’s diversity.
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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