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Stationed in Hyde Park is the first ever 'mirror-ball Jesus'. He is just one of 33 life size fibreglass sculptures to have hit Sydney's WYD streets.
Soon after the installation of the works, pilgrims started venerating the JESUSWALKS creation entitled, 'Reflections' - or "mirror-ball Jesus" by Sydney based designer and sculptor Sarah Robinson. Pilgrims have lit candles. Director & Curator of JESUSWALKS, Helena McCarthy, 23, who conceived and organised this unique artistic project, says it's causing "such a commotion." "The mirror-ball Jesus is under such demand for photographs that there's now a line - people are lining up for a photo." "I've witnessed people waiting for up to ten minutes for a photo with who we have affectionately nicknamed 'mirror-ball' Jesus." she says. Sarah Robinson has put 400 hours into cutting the glass that has gone into the production and creation of the JESUSWALKS creation that is stopping pilgrims in their tracks. On another JESUSWALKS statue, down at Circular Quay, lipstick marks have been found on the heart of Jesus, with the remnants of an all too passionate pilgrim - "interacting with the work," Ms McCarthy continues. There have also been instances of pilgrims looking at the work, appearing confused, uncertain as to whether the works are legitimate to venerate or not. "The exhibition is intended to be both provocative and reflective," Ms McCarthy says. Over 40 young Australian artists (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists) have participated in the exhibition. If you haven't noticed the statues when walking around the city, they will be on display - in the gallery that is the city of Sydney - until July 20, the day the Pope says the Final Mass. Exhibition sites include - Hyde Park, the Domain, Darling Harbour, West Circular Quay (MCA lawn), Bondi Beach, Barangaroo (Miller's Point), and Randwick Racecourse. After the closure of the exhibition, the works will be auctioned, with all proceeds benefitting Youth off the Streets. Ms McCarthy says the works highlight the connection between young people as pilgrims, young people as artists, and young people in need. For more info, check out: www.jesuswalksart.com |