My new series of permanent artworks at @melrosecentral just opened! Super proud to take part in the project and help build upon the storytelling of the local community.

Massive thanks to @deicorpproperties and @basaltstudio for having me!

Fabrication and installlation by team @diemmecreative

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This series of 3 permanent installations (‘Passage in Motion’, ‘Home/land’, ‘Pathway’) at Melrose Central explores Parramatta as a place shaped by movement, migration and the ongoing relationship between people, culture and the natural landscape. Drawing from the Parramatta River, native flora and wildlife, topographic forms and pathways of travel, the three works connect the area’s layered histories with its contemporary identity as a diverse and continually evolving part of Western Sydney.

Across the series, ideas of journey and belonging are expressed through a contemporary Asian-Australian visual language, bringing cultural motifs into conversation with local landscapes, waterways and histories. Together, the works celebrate Parramatta as a meeting place where different generations, cultures and journeys intersect, new communities grow and connections to the past continue to inform a shared sense of home and place.

Hero artworks, various installations and animations for Parramatta Council LNY 2024-2026.

‘Destination/Arrival’, is a giant photo-worthy installation created by Sydney artist, illustrator and animator Chris Yee takes inspiration from motifs of traditional Chinese Paifang and uses contemporary design techniques to reflect the modern Asian Australian.

Yee said his installation symbolises Parramatta’s rich diversity, vibrant culture and transformation.

“I wanted to create something that looks traditional from afar but has a modern twist and vibrancy akin to the diverse personality of Parramatta up close, it’s been really important for me to personally connect with the local community and help champion creative talent in Western Sydney,” Yee said.

“The Fire Horse leads us on a bold year of excitement and action for a promising future. It takes remnants of the past and leads us into something new, transformative and radical.

“I am proud to complete my three-year art tenancy with the City of Parramatta with this vibrant installation that echoes the growth, journey and excitement the city has experienced.”