ILLUMINATING SCULPTURES AT GREEN SQUARE
21 Jul 2022
Tobias Rehberger’s new artwork suite, ‘Here is Here. And Everywhere’ includes four playful illuminating sculptures that light up when the sunrises in other countries connected to the surrounding community’s country of origin.
Sculpture piece at Green Square Library Plaza illuminates when the sun rises in Grasmere UK
Located in four areas around Green Square, each illuminating sculpture lights up when the sun rises in four other countries related to the community’s country of origin. Highlighting the connection between all places, the sculptures are a playful work of art for all to enjoy. 
Sculpture piece at the corner of Joynton and Zetland Avenue illuminates when the sun rises in Yaviza, Tapon del Darien in Panama
Rehberger is an internationally recognised artist with over 30 years of experience. His work often revolves around multiculturalism and this artwork particularly is a reminder that we all live under the same sun. Connecting its viewers to different parts of the world, the sculptures are a part of the City of Sydney’s Green Square public art strategy that is being curated by Amanda Sharrad. 
Sculpture piece at Woolwash Park illuminates when the sun rises in Irkeshtam Port in Xinjiang, China
This one-of-a-kind installation is connected to four international locations. These include:
- Sculpture piece at Green Square Library Plaza illuminates when the sun rises in Grasmere UK
- Sculpture piece at the corner of Zetland and Defries Avenue illuminates when the sun rises on Heard Island in Australia’s Antarctic Territory
- Sculpture piece at the corner of Joynton and Zetland Avenue illuminates when the sun rises in Yaviza, Tapon del Darien in Panama
- Sculpture piece at Woolwash Park illuminates when the sun rises in Irkeshtam Port in Xinjiang, China.
Sculpture piece at the corner of Zetland and Defries Avenue illuminates when the sun rises on Heard Island in Australia’s Antarctic Territory
All four of the illuminating sculptures serve as an ode to the community and being connected to the people around you. With accompanying plant life and seating around the artwork, viewers can watch the sculptures illuminate and enjoy the playful and inviting public space.
To find out more visit City of Sydney website.
