The grey of the Harbour Bridge Pylons explodes into a kaleidoscope of surrealistic, colourful life. Watch as Indigenous artist Tori-Jay’s exaggerated...

Faces of Change

Location:

Sydney Harbour Bridge Pylons
Australia

Faces of Change
Faces of Change

Artist Details

Tori-Jay Mordey

Tori-Jay Mordey

Tori-Jay Mordey is an established First Nations illustrator and artist based in Meanjin/Brisbane. Her Torres Strait Islander and English heritage is reflected in her art practice – where she produces digital illustrations, drawing, painting, print making and film that explores her family, her appearance and racial identity. She illustrated both Cathy Freeman’s portrait for Shout out to the Girls (2018) and children’s book A Blue Kind of Day (2022).

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Spinifex Group

Spinifex Group is a multidisciplinary experiential content studio who have been transforming stories into powerful and emotional experiences for over 30 years. Renowned for transforming buildings into canvases for mesmerising light displays, their creative studio melds traditional storytelling with cutting-edge technology. They are a long-term partner of Vivid Sydney, having worked with the festival since 2011.

Access and Inclusion

  • Audio Described - Audio description is a service provided for patrons who are blind or have low vision. Trained audio describers give live, objective, verbal descriptions.
  • Wheelchair Accessible - Access to the venue is suitable for wheelchairs (toilets, ramps/lifts etc.) and designated wheelchair spaces are available.

Event Details

The grey of the Harbour Bridge Pylons explodes into a kaleidoscope of surrealistic, colourful life. Watch as Indigenous artist Tori-Jay’s exaggerated characters explore humanity’s deep connection to nature, through the prescient story of the Torres Strait 8 (TS8).

This group of climate change warriors from the Torres Strait Islands face the imminent threat of becoming some of the world’s first climate refugees due to rising sea levels. Each member of the TS8 is represented in Tori-Jay's surreal hand alongside their totem — Great Blue Heron, Dugong, Sea Birds, and Crocodile — as the sea starts to rise and swallow them.

Faces of Change is a reminder of our connection to nature and the urgent imperative to protect it. Told on the bridge that connects our city, both literally and symbolically, this is an inspiring call to protect our shared world.

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Access and Inclusion

  • Audio Described - Audio description is a service provided for patrons who are blind or have low vision. Trained audio describers give live, objective, verbal descriptions.
  • Wheelchair Accessible - Access to the venue is suitable for wheelchairs (toilets, ramps/lifts etc.) and designated wheelchair spaces are available.