Collaroy Public Art Installations
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Shorebirds of Collaroy by Eggpicnic 2019
“Featuring three different migratory shore birds, this work binds species that have been reported and sighted by citizens of the Northern Beaches and form part of the living system of Collaroy. Most people are unaware of the rich population of migratory birds on our doorstep but wilderness begins right here, where we live. Cities are changing the ecology of the systems they are built on, and birds and animals are adapting to them and are here to stay. We invite local residents to identify the iconic species that call our suburbs home and embrace our intimate connections with the natural world.”
*Species list supplied by Avifauna Research, Birding NSW and eBird
Eggpicnic is a Sydney based illustration and design studio set up by designers, Camila De Gregorio and Christopher Macaluso devoted to wildlife conservation. They produce fine art prints and toys to end wildlife extinction through education. Playful and passionate, Eggpicnic tells the stories of the birds and wildlife we love the most and aims to open our hearts and minds, using simple lines and shapes to create characters that tread a fine line between art, design and cartoon, but also exude a serene stateliness that is utterly contemporary. Their iconic birds can be seen currently on hoardings in the City of Sydney area.https://eggpicnic.com
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Summer Session by Jason Ierace 2018
“This artwork relates to the faces of beach culture. Most people who live on the Northern Beaches are here because of their love for the beaches. The ocean is no doubt part of most people’s day. Everyone has their own affinity and experiences as to what the ocean means to them. It binds and makes a community whole through those experiences. I think an image like this will relate to most people and spark an emotion as to what their home means to them. That early morning or late afternoon swim feeling...something you can’t wait to do when you get off the bus or you have just done before you make your journey to work.”
Jason Ierace is a Sydney based photographer with a career spanning over 25 years in the commercial visual arts. Originally studying design and photography, Jason spent many years as an art director, but has spent the last 20 years pursuing his original passion for photography. While being fascinated by light, people, experiences, emotions and the broad depth of humanity, Jason loves to capture the honesty of life, the in-between moments and the true character of his subjects. He combines his inherent keen eye for design with years of technical knowledge to produce work that is clean, polished and captivating, under any conditions. http://www.jasonierace.com/