Working in collaboration with Art Pharmacy, Axolotl recently completed this stunning artwork by artist Chris Yee. Situated in Hay Street in Chinatown, Sydney, the artwork celebrates the Tumbalong site, exploring the rich industrial and cultural heritage of the area. The artwork comprises of eight glass panels printed with the colourful graphic on the internal faces, and Graphite inlay on the front.

Check out the video below of the artist explaining more about the artwork and his process.

Image Jodie Barker

Image Jodie Barker

A permanent public light artwork, "Tumbalong" celebrates the unique and confident Asian Australian identity that exists in Sydney. Dancing is a universal, cross-cultural and timeless symbol of human celebration. Here, Chris Yee's characters dance together in unity amidst icons of Haymarket's Indigenous presence and industrial past.

Complementing this artwork is the nearby Chinatown kiosk by artist Pamela See in collaboration with Frost*. Featuring lantern-like curved glass panels produced by Axolotl in 2010 using similar technology, Axolotl artworks now bookend the Chinatown district.

Head down to Chinatown, Sydney to join in the Lunar New Year festivities from 25th January, and while you’re there be sure to check out these striking installations in person (hot tip: see them after dark).