Five Whales Project a success for the Upwelling Festival
10th November 2009
The Five Whales Project was a huge success in Portland for the first Upwelling Festival on Saturday 31st October. Over 5,000 people attended the free event and walked amongst the whales on the Portland foreshore. Below are some images of the whales installed on the shore. Also attached to this blog are some media and resources related to the project and festival, just click on the links at the end.
Inflatable whale, artist Mark Cuthbertson
Netting whale, artist Gordon Stokes
Sand whale, artists Phil Cousins and Heather Richardson
Aluminium whale, artist Nikki Pevitt
Puppet whale, artist Daniele Poidomani
PROJECT SUPPORT STAFF:
Ian Pidd - Artistic Director
Jo Grant - Project Coordintor
Camilla Jackson - Production Manager
Laurelle Jasper - Portland Tourist Association liaison
The Festival also acknowledges Sew Simply sewing group, the Portland fishing community and all the volunteers for their time and resources put into this project, especially those who worked closely with the artists on constructing the whales.
The Five Whales Project was an initiative of the Upwelling Festival Portland, 2009.
Regional Arts Victoria supported the Five Whales Project through the RADO Glenelg/Moyne partnership.
The Five Whales Project was made possible by Festivals Australia, an Australian Government program supporting cultural activity at regioanl festivals. The project was also supported by Arts Victoria through the community partnerships program.
The Upwelling Festival acknowledges the support of Portland Eco Trust, Portland Aluminium and Pacific Hydro for their support of the project.
RESOURCES
Whales project and festival article, Warrnambool Standard
Whales project article, Portland Observer
Festival article Portland Observer
Member Comments
Wow!
Deb
(): 11th Nov 09
What an amazing visual delight! Superb!
HUGE
(): 11th Nov 09
brilliant, those whales are MASSIVE. though whales usually are I suppose...
great work everyone involved!
Thar she blows!
Susanas
(): 11th Nov 09
What a beautiful, accessible and delightful project! Every whale a work of art and a feat of engineering. It is amazing to see these in relation to people to get a sense of their majesty. I hope many people get a chance to see these amazing creatures and I know that managing a project of this scale would be not walk in the park. Congratulations on a fantastic peoject.
whales are good.
libby
(): 12th Nov 09
whales are very good and children
awesomeness
malia walsh
(): 16th Nov 09
That's just brilliant, they look amazing! I just want to know what their names are. ;)
Thank you for the art... there need's to be more of it.
