Colour The Streets
by Lauren Webster
Site
Scotch Row,
Barangaroo
CLIENT
Lendlease
Artist
Lauren Webster
Photographer
Billy Zammit
BACKGROUND
Each February in Sydney marks one of the most significant cultural festivals in the world. In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, Authority Creative was engaged by Lendlease to bring vibrancy and love to The Streets of Barangaroo.
“The Streets of Barangaroo is home to a highly curated and well-considered collection of stores and services, designed to make the new precinct as self-sufficient and convenient as possible. In fact, there is considerable science and research behind this wonderfully choreographed neighbourhood.”
The Artwork
Unmistakably her style, the installation — 50-metre acrylic rainbow canopy, comprised of over 1000 individual pieces of positive, romantic, whimsical and playful iconography — was designed by local Sydney artist and illustrator Lauren Webster. The temporary public artwork formed an integral part of the annual celebration down at Barangaroo. Our team installed each delicate motif individually over the course of three days; ‘apple of my eye’ ‘heart’s on fire’ ‘somewhere over the rainbow’ ‘til death do us part’ and ‘star-crossed lovers’ to name a few.
We thank Lendlease and The Streets of Barangaroo for entrusting us to explore such enriching and fulfilling creative projects. And, thank you to artist Lauren Webster for bringing this idea to life in a magical way. We are proud to be involved in honouring the power and beauty of diversity.
With Love,
Authority Creative