Art in the City
If you've not done one of Wendy's rides then you definitely have been missing out.
Generally done at a leisurely pace but riders need to be confident in traffic both vehicular and pedestrian.
Although low kms, the ride took two or three hours with Wendy stopping at several sites for a 'show and tell' of history, architecture and art works around the city.
Starting at a rain soaked Circular Quay was the Quay Quarter tower which was once the AMP building. There were many interesting art works in/off the lanes around this precinct, heritage plumbing and hidden architectural subtleties.
The weather fined up by the time we came upon a bird song instillation at Angel Place followed by detailed historic architecture in Martin Place. Giant blue beings in Art Gallery Rd, sculptured works at the Archibald Fountain and the Art Deco styled ANZAC Memorial.
We ended up at Barangaroo where we surprisingly came upon one of the largest floating and kinetic artworks in the world, the piece features five sculptural monuments rising to 23 metres above sea level from the harbour, inspired by lightweight fishing floats and paying homage to Indigenous fisherwomen.
Wendy has organised another ride this weekend to Parramatta History – One Site: A Farm. If you cannot make this one be sure to keep an eye on the calendar for any of Wendy's rides.
John O'Connell
Editor | Bile North
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