Lisa Reihana

We're thrilled to announce that Lisa Reihana has created a most ambitious artwork, ANZAC, to adorn the facade of Carriageworks during Sydney Contemporary this year.

A N Z A C represents a significant artistic and cultural opportunity that will enrich any site, stimulate dialogue, and contribute meaningfully to both local and international discourse.

Reihana uses a tāniko finger-weaving design adapted from a cloak made by women from her Ngā Puhi hapū (clan) to honour returning Māori soldiers from World War I and translates the design into thousands of shimmering discs.

Like a cloak that adorns a sacred body, here the discs become a living tapestry that responds to wind and light, creating an architectural blessing for all who pass by and embark on their journey.

Reihana’s installation ANZAC honours and commemorates the deep connections between Australia and New Zealand and is set to all captivate visitors.