Creating its own Christmas tradition, The Galeries is going fruity this holiday season and embracing a true Australian Summer.
Looking around the retail destination it’s not long before you spot a watermelon purse or a pineapple print dress. Inspired by this fun trend from the Spring Summer 2015 runways, the centre’s ground floor is transformed into the “Summer Punch” Pop Up for this year’s festive celebrations – a colourful shopping lounge with a fruity theme set to transport shoppers back to idyllic memories of hot days and balmy nights filled with family, friends and laughter. Allowing customers to take a moment between their busy end-of-year schedules, the space will offer a range of treats to help re-charge including fresh juices, seasonal fruit platters and complimentary gift wrapping.
Taking the playful Australian spirit of Christmas to the next level, Sydney artist Jane Gillings continues the retail destination’s unorthodox interpretation of the annual holiday with her Lane Four exhibit Summer Punch.A rainbow explosion of found objects, the 3D mural is the final instalment for the public art space for 2014.
A regular on the famed Sculpture By The Sea trail, Gillings is known for her imaginative pieces created with hundreds of thingamabobs and whatchamacallits. Bright straws interconnect to form bursts of colour that extend from the walls to envelop onlookers with that summertime feeling while the familiarity of recognisable toys from childhood injects both a sense of humour and a humble dose of nostalgia into the fun installation. On a deeper level, Summer Punchalso looks to highlight the idea of possession and prompts onlookers to reflect on the things we take for granted at this special time of year.
The essential lifestyle and cultural destination, The Galeries is bringing a truly Aussie flavour to Christmas, giant watermelon and all.
What: Summer Punch Pop Up and Jane Gillings at Lane Four
Where: The Galeries, 500 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000
When: November 26th until January 7th 2015
Cost: Free
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