Tuesday, 2 April 2013

Surry Hills, bank

The facade of this former bank building at Taylor Square, in the inner city suburb of Surry Hills, features this brightly coloured temporary artwork. "Always Was, Always Will Be" was created by Reko Rennie and explores what it means to be an urban Aboriginal in contemporary Australian society. This view is from the Bourke Street side and includes one of the red heritage post boxes that can be found in various locations around the inner city. A front view can be seen here. 
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18 comments:

  1. islandwonderTuesday, 2 April 2013 at 00:57:00 GMT+11

    That is a cool looking building.

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  2. VPTuesday, 2 April 2013 at 02:06:00 GMT+11

    Almost incredible!

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  3. AnonymousTuesday, 2 April 2013 at 09:08:00 GMT+11

    How very impressive !
    Hope its colours will be well taken care of.

    robert geiß

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  4. Stefan JanssonTuesday, 2 April 2013 at 09:11:00 GMT+11

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  5. Stefan JanssonTuesday, 2 April 2013 at 09:12:00 GMT+11

    Lets try again. Sure stands out a bit.

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  6. Gemma WisemanTuesday, 2 April 2013 at 09:18:00 GMT+11

    Temporary artwork??? I wonder why! Amazingly striking!

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    1. NonnieTuesday, 2 April 2013 at 11:42:00 GMT+11

      I was wondering the same as Gemma. It's certainly a work of art!

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    2. JimWednesday, 3 April 2013 at 07:50:00 GMT+11

      It's part of the Sydney Art & About Festival and they install temporary artworks in this area every year, as part of the Streetware program.

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  7. UnknownTuesday, 2 April 2013 at 09:53:00 GMT+11

    Somebody went to a lot of trouble for a temporary paint job. I would have to guess that it is a one of a kind unique. Maybe they will leave it.

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  8. eileeninmdTuesday, 2 April 2013 at 10:05:00 GMT+11

    It is a cool looking building. But, if I stared at it for too long my eyes would go batty. Great shot!

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  9. Linda KittmerTuesday, 2 April 2013 at 11:01:00 GMT+11

    Fascinating. How temporary? It sure makes an incredible statement!

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    1. JimTuesday, 2 April 2013 at 18:23:00 GMT+11

      The plan was to keep it there for six months and the end is nearing.

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  10. AnnTuesday, 2 April 2013 at 14:08:00 GMT+11

    Don't know that I'd want to live/work across from that. Wonder how long its going to be there.

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  11. Photo CacheTuesday, 2 April 2013 at 14:37:00 GMT+11

    that is eye-catching for sure.

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  12. KarenTuesday, 2 April 2013 at 15:03:00 GMT+11

    Makes me dizzy!

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  13. JoeTuesday, 2 April 2013 at 16:52:00 GMT+11

    I'm glad I don't work opposite this building Jim.

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  14. Katrin KlinkTuesday, 2 April 2013 at 16:53:00 GMT+11

    Beautiful! Love it ...

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  15. Min fotogenWednesday, 3 April 2013 at 00:49:00 GMT+11

    Great photo and coulors of this former Bank Hopefully they will keep it!

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