Lighting of the Sails 2023
Life Enlivened by John Olsen and Curiious

Vivid 2023 saw the Sydney Opera House Sails lit up in celebration of the work of John Olsen from across his six decade career. In collaboration with Curiious, Christian Heinrich lead a small team of 2D animators that is; Jelena Sinik, Jonathan Nix, Amy Bell and Nicolette Axiak in creating what became a beautiful tribute to one of Australia's most gifted and accomplished artists. 

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Nicolette specialised in created 2D animation for the sequence Salute to Slessor’s 5 Bells (1971-73); Olsen's iconic mural, commissioned for the Concert Hall Northern Foyer of the Opera House and unveiled with its opening in 1973. 

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(Nicolette's work can be viewed from 10:20 in the linked video above)