One of the first presentations in South-East Queensland: Patricia Piccinini’s Skywhales Across Australia are finally coming to the Sunshine Coast.

Patricia Piccinini’s sculptures, designed in the form of hot-air balloons, touring from the National Gallery of Australia, will float across the dawn skies at the UniSC. Pack a picnic, bring the family, and enjoy the magical moment as the Skywhale family floats above the coast. 

Skywhales Across Australia will see Patricia Piccinini’s beloved Skywhale 2013 and Skywhalepapa 2019­–2020 take their family on another tour of Australia. 

In the form of two monumental hot air balloons, the skywhale family represents nature, family, evolution, care and wonder — it is a simple story, but a beautiful and uplifting one.  

This touring exhibition presents a rare opportunity for regional Australians to experience the magic of the skywhales within their own community. 

Registrations are essential as times and dates may change due to the weather.

Artist Talk with Patricia Piccinini 

In addition to the Skywhales flight, Patricia Piccinini will be appearing for a special in-person artist talk during the same weekend. Find out more.

Creative Team 

• Patricia Piccinini

Acknowledgements

Skywhales Sunshine Coast is presented by Horizon in partnership with Caloundra Regional Gallery and UniSC.

Skywhales Across Australia is a National Gallery Touring Event, supported by the Australian Government through Visions of Australia and the National Collecting Institutions Touring Outreach Program. 

Skywhales is the third instalment of The Balnaves Contemporary Series and is a Know My Name project.

Venue Sponsor | UniSC