We are proud to host Anna-Wili Highfield’s latest installation series, a breathtaking celebration of nature’s cycles brought to life through her intricate brass sculptures.
The series captures the delicate interplay of nature through intricate depictions of birds, Australian fauna, butterflies, and a charming kookaburra.
Each installation narrates a story of renewal and transformation, with the birds symbolising freedom and the joy of flight, while the butterflies embody metamorphosis and beauty.
As visitors wander through the series of 4 sculptures across International Towers 2, 3 and International House, they are enveloped in a festive atmosphere, reminiscent of a sun-drenched day in the bush, where the joyful calls of the kookaburra echo through the trees.
This whimsical tableau invites our tenant partners to reflect on the interconnected-ness of all living things and the joyous moments that punctuate the cycle of life, inspiring a sense of wonder and appreciation for the vibrant tapestry of the natural world around them.
Cloud Song
In Anna-Wili Highfield’s brass sculpture, a cloud contains a flock of budgerigars that dance mid-flight, suspended in a gentle choreography. Each bird, with delicate detailing, embodies the vitality of life, reflecting the exhibition’s theme of renewal and transformation. This piece draws viewers into a celebratory moment, evoking the beauty and rhythm of the natural world, where the ephemeral nature of clouds and the vibrancy of birds come together to honor life’s interconnected cycles.
A Kaleidoscope of Butterflies
Anna-Wili Highfield’s brass sphere sculpture captures a mesmerizing moment of transformation, as butterflies in mid-flight orbit the gleaming galaxy. Each butterfly, delicately arranged around the spherical structure, evokes a sense of continuous renewal, mirroring the rhythms of nature celebrated in the exhibition. This swirling, kaleidoscopic display invites viewers to contemplate the delicate beauty and interconnectedness of life’s cycles, capturing the joy and wonder found in each moment of metamorphosis.
Kookaburra's Chorus
In this intricate brass sculpture, Anna-Wili Highfield arranges a bouquet of Australia’s native flora and fauna, capturing the spirit of renewal and natural beauty. The piece is a celebration of life’s cycles, with detailed representations of banksias, flannel flowers, gum blossoms, and wattle intertwined with delicate butterflies and a stately kookaburra. Each element, from the native kangaroo paws to the hovering butterflies, brings to life the interconnectedness of nature, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the joy and wonder of Australia’s landscape in full bloom.
Budgerigar Bouquet
Anna-Wili Highfield’s sculpture, made in her signature material brass, blooms with an enchanting array of Australian flora and fauna, featuring intricately crafted Waratahs, flannel flowers, Kangaroo paws, and the much loved budgerigar. The composition captures a vibrant snapshot of the natural world, celebrating life’s cycles through Australia’s unique landscapes and colors. This delicate bouquet of native plants and wildlife invites viewers to immerse themselves in the timeless beauty of the bush, a celebration of renewal and interconnectedness that speaks to the heart of the exhibition’s joyful embrace of nature.
More about Anna-Wili Highfield
Anna-Wili Highfield is an Australian artist, living and working on Gadigal land, Sydney.
Anna-Wili Highfield creates work that conveys the energy, movement and physical character of different creatures. Her aim is to engineer a moment of contact with nature in a way that emphasises both the startling differences and similarities of human and animal forms and consciousness.
Anna-Wili has collaborated with global luxury brands such as Hermes, Tiffany’s, Vogue, and has had several international and national solo exhibitions.
Highfield’s works explore the organic qualities and resistance of materials, generating a tension between a complex realism of form and the limitations and economy of materials used. They represent life in an immediate way that conveys the energy, movement, and physical character of different creatures. Her aim is to engineer a moment of contact with nature, in a way that emphasises both the differences and startling similarities, of human and animal forms and consciousness.
More about Arts-Matter
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We place a strong emphasis on site-specificity and locality, tailoring each project to reflect the distinct characteristics of the community and environment. As independent consultants, we curate and commission contemporary artists to create custom works that align with the project's vision. Our holistic approach ensures that we translate our clients' ideas into creative outcomes that are both meaningful and artistically compelling.
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