The National Gallery of Australia (NGA) is to unveil Skywhalepapa, the companion piece to artist Patricia Piccinini’s iconic 2013 hot air balloon sculpture Skywhale, in Canberra next week (6 February).
The NGA said Skywhalepapa would fly alongside Skywhale for the first time at the world premiere of Skywhales: Every heart sings.
“An immersive sonic experience will accompany the first skywhales launch event, with a special live performance of pop song We are the Skywhales by musician Jess Green (aka Pheno) and supported by the Luminescence Children’s Choir,” the NGA said.
“Following the three Canberra flights, Skywhale and Skywhalepapa will float across the skies of Australia as part of a National Gallery of Australia Touring Exhibition,” it said.
The NGA said that due to COVID-19, numbers were strictly limited for the free, family-friendly event at John Dunmore Lang Place in Parkes, near the National Gallery.
It said registrations were essential and tickets were now available.
“As part of COVID-19 protocols, the launch will take place within a designated fenced area and only ticket holders will be permitted to enter the event site,” it said.
“Anyone who misses out on tickets can see the skywhale family from numerous vantage points near the launch site, around Canberra’s Parliamentary Triangle precinct and Lake Burley Griffin,” the Gallery said.
Further information about the event can be accessed at this PS News link.
