Skywhales Across Australia

Patricia Piccinini’s sculptures, designed in the form of hot-air balloons, touring from the National Gallery of Australia, will float across the dawn skies at the UniSC. Pack a picnic, bring the family, and enjoy the magical moment as the Skywhale family floats above the coast.

Skywhales Across Australia will see Patricia Piccinini’s beloved Skywhale 2013 and Skywhalepapa 2019­–2020 take their family on another tour of Australia.

In the form of two monumental hot air balloons, the skywhale family represents nature, family, evolution, care and wonder — it is a simple story, but a beautiful and uplifting one.

This touring exhibition presents a rare opportunity for regional Australians to experience the magic of the skywhales within their own community.

As the skywhales float across the dawn skies, Piccinini calls on communities to engage with them creatively. Make a morning of it, prepare a picnic, watch in awe, and sing along in wonder as the skywhale family takes flight.

The day prior, Saturday 16, Join us at 2pm for a rare opportunity to hear from one of Australia’s most celebrated contemporary artists, Patricia Piccinini as she gives an in-person talk at USC

'Skywhales Across Australia is a project that talks about nature, family, evolution, care and wonder. The skywhales float into our lives to make us smile and think.'
— Patricia Piccinini

Image credit: Patricia Piccinini | Skywhale 2013 and Skywhalepapa 2019-20 | Photo by We Met in June