The Rocks, Cadman's Cottage

Cadman's Cottage, is one of the few buildings that remain from the early period of the first European settlement at Sydney Cove. It was built in 1816 as the Coxswain’s Barracks, at what was then the water's edge, attached to Governor Macquarie’s dockyard and stores. John Cadman took up residence here in 1827 as Superintendent of Government Craft. From 1845-64, it was the Sydney Water Police Headquarters, and from 1865-1970, the Sydney Sailors’ Home Trust. The plain Georgian architecture was copied from English pattern books and was part of an attempt to build 'respectable' government buildings in the new colony. It was restored in 1972 and is now used as a museum.

The Rocks, Cadman's Cottage, Vivid Sydney

Cadman's Cottage, was one of the heritage buildings that was lit up for the Vivid Sydney festival. The colourful and playful display of lights on the exterior of this museum, called "Cadman's Playground", was created by Steve Furzey and Kam Dahtt.

 Linked to: My World Tuesday.

The Rocks, Cadman's Cottage, Vivid Sydney

Cadman's Cottage at The Rocks is illuminated for the annual Vivid Sydney Festival, which is running from 26 May to 17 June 2023. "Vivid Kids!" is a project involving 7-14 year old artists who collaborated with a team of animators and designers from Spinifex Group to bring their art to life. Guided by the theme of 'endangered species', they created these imaginative worlds.

Linked to: Monday Mural, Blue Monday, Aww Mondays, Floral Friday Foto, Garden Affair.

The Rocks, Vivid Sydney, flowers and rainbow

These colourful Smart Light installations were located within close proximity of each other at The Rocks, near Circular Quay. Vessel of (Horti) Cultural Plenty (labove) by Warren Langleys was located at Cadman Park and Rainbow (below) by Mark Hammer and Andre Kecskes was outside the Billich Gallery.

The Rocks, Lunar Lanterns, Monkey

Lunar Lanterns have been installed around Circular Quay to celebrate the Sydney Lunar New Year Festival. In the Chinese zodiac, every year is symbolised by an animal and this year is the Year of the Rat. This Monkey lantern has been installed in the front of Cadman's Cottage at The Rocks. The Zodiac symbol of the Monkey can be characterised as quick-witted, charming and lucky. The adaptable Monkey livens up an occasion.

Linked to: Wordless Wednesday, My Corner of the World, Over the Moon, Pink Saturday.

The Rocks, Vivid Sydney, Come To Your Census

"Come To Your Census" was an interactive light installation that was part of the Vivid Sydney Festival. It was projected on Cadman's Cottage and the former Sailor's Home, two heritage buildings at The Rocks. The Australian Bureau of Statistics undertakes a Census of Population and Housing with the 2011 Census data due for release on 21 June 2012 and in preparation, this display provided visitors with data from the 2006 Census.

 Linked to: Signs, Signs.

The Rocks, Lunar Lanterns, Ox

Lunar Lanterns have been installed around Circular Quay to celebrate the Sydney Lunar Festival. In the Chinese zodiac, every year is symbolised by an animal and this year is the Year of the Pig. The forecourt of Cadman's Cottage at The Rocks features this lantern created by Lauren Tan. It has two cyphers in Chinese heritage, the Ox and the Scholar Rock, emanating as one in a symbolic "surge of strength and knowledge". The zodiac symbol of the Ox is known for its diligence, dependability, strength and determination.

Linked to: Wordless Wednesday, Over the Moon.