Cockatoo Island

Cockatoo Island was used as a dock for shipbuilding and repairs from the 1930's to the 1990's. It is wonderful to walk around these deserted places now and take in all the wonderful colours and textures.

Justine's is on the left and Leanne's is on the right.

Cockatoo Island

Red always catches the eye of a photographer....

the shiny, red cylindrical shapes  that are part of an art installation and the weathered red of the fire hose.

Justine's is on the left and leanne's is on the right

Cockatoo Island

The island is host to a series of events throughout the year including the Biennale of Sydney. Art instillations take over the island, here "a series of functional, inert sculptural elements - ladders, weights and pulleys - appear upon a stage, made lively by groups of performers'.

Leanne's is on the left and Justine's is on the right.

Cockatoo Island

Cockatoo Island is a heritage listed island in the middle of beautiful Sydney harbour. Initially a site for convicts and later becoming a major ship building and dock facility,  the island is full of character. More recently it has been opened to the public and holds a variety of  creative events.
Last month we visited for the Biennale of Sydney and decided that Cockatoo Island would be a perfect subject for our May diptychs.

Beautiful sandstone buildings on a beautiful autumn day.

Justine's is on the left and Leanne's is on the right