Skywhales set to soar as sun rises
They're finally coming! On Sunday, August 17 at dawn, a spectacle unlike any you’ve seen before will take place in the skies, above UniSC Sunshine Coast.
One of the first presentations in South-East Queensland: Patricia Piccinini’s Skywhales Across Australia are finally coming to the Sunshine Coast.
Patricia Piccinini’s sculptures, designed in the form of hot-air balloons, touring from the National Gallery of Australia, will float across the dawn skies at the UniSC.
Pack a picnic, bring the family, and enjoy the magical moment as the Skywhale family floats above the coast.
Events
Artist talk with Patricia Piccinini - Saturday 16 August, 2pm – 3pm
Skywhales - Sunday 17 August, 4:45 – 6:30am
What are Skywhales
Skywhales Across Australia will see Patricia Piccinini’s beloved Skywhale 2013 and Skywhalepapa 2019–2020 take their family on another tour of Australia.
In the form of two monumental hot air balloons, the skywhale family represents nature, family, evolution, care and wonder — it is a simple story, but a beautiful and uplifting one.
This touring exhibition presents a rare opportunity for regional Australians to experience the magic of the skywhales within their own community.
Artist Talk with Patricia Piccinini
In addition to the Skywhales flight, Patricia Piccinini will be appearing for a special in-person artist talk
Registrations are essential for both events
Visit the Horizon website to explore the full program of music, performance, visual arts and more.
Skywhales Across Australia is a National Gallery Touring Event, supported by the Australian Government through Visions of Australia and the National Collecting Institutions Touring Outreach Program.
Skywhales is the third instalment of The Balnaves Contemporary Series and is a Know My Name project.
Skywhales Sunshine Coast is presented by Horizon in partnership with Caloundra Regional Gallery and the University of the Sunshine Coast.