About the project

The Mopoke Festival transformed Sydney into a vibrant cultural hub in 2023, bridging art and people. Featuring both daytime and nighttime art installations and activities, the festival captivated and inspired over 100,000 visitors in 24 hours. The Sydney Collage Society contributed a large-scale collage piece embodying transformation and illumination. The piece was specifically designed for the space, a window in the overpass between the Sydney Hospital and the Eye Hospital buildings. The work started as a handmade collage, which was scanned, scaled, printed on lightbox paper, re-cut and reassembled. The owl provided a watchful presence from afar and a vibrant mix of colours and patterns up close, offering a captivating view by day and a glowing spectacle by night under UV black lights. Led by Kubi Vasak, with support from SCS artists Myrrhine Fabricius and Steve Tierney, the three created an immersive art experience reflecting the festival's dynamic spirit.