The grey of the Harbour Bridge Pylons explodes into a kaleidoscope of surrealistic, colourful life. Watch as Indigenous artist Tori-Jay’s exaggerated...

Location:

Sydney Harbour Bridge Pylons
Australia

Price:

Free

Artist Details

Tori-Jay Mordey

Tori-Jay Mordey is an established First Nations illustrator and artist based in Meanjin/Brisbane. Her Torres Strait Islander and English heritage is reflected in her art practice – where she produces digital illustrations, drawing, painting, print making and film that explores her family, her appearance and racial identity. She illustrated both Cathy Freeman’s portrait for Shout out to the Girls (2018) and children’s book A Blue Kind of Day (2022).

Collaborator:
Spinifex Group

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Event Details

The grey of the Harbour Bridge Pylons explodes into a kaleidoscope of surrealistic, colourful life. Watch as Indigenous artist Tori-Jay’s exaggerated characters explore humanity’s deep connection to nature, through the prescient story of the Torres Strait 8 (TS8).

This group of climate change warriors from the Torres Strait Islands face the imminent threat of becoming some of the world’s first climate refugees due to rising sea levels. Each member of the TS8 is represented in Tori-Jay's surreal hand alongside their totem — Great Blue Heron, Dugong, Sea Birds, and Crocodile — as the sea starts to rise and swallow them.

Faces of Change is a reminder of our connection to nature and the urgent imperative to protect it. Told on the bridge that connects our city, both literally and symbolically, this is an inspiring call to protect our shared world.

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Access and Inclusion

Audio Described - Audio description is a service provided for patrons who are blind or have low vision. Trained audio describers give live, objective, verbal descriptions.
Wheelchair Accessible - Access to the venue is suitable for wheelchairs (toilets, ramps/lifts etc.) and designated wheelchair spaces are available.

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Tori-Jay Mordey

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