Ode to Australia Street at Newtown's ArtSeat

Wednesday 2 December 2020

Lynne Fairy is the latest artist to feature at Council’s ArtSeat.

Her work, Snapshot of Australia Street 2010 - 2016 A love letter to Newtown was unveiled today.

The work comprises a poem by Lynne Fairy and photographs by Leigh Howlett (below), taken in Australia Street Newtown when they both lived there between 2010 and 2016.

“This is a true story of the people and animals that we passed on our daily walk up Australia Street on our way to the station,” Lynne said.

Council’s ArtSeat is a permanent structure in Newtown Square that provides local, emerging and established artists with a space where experimental and non-commercial art can be showcased.

Incorporating public seating and lighting, the ArtSeat is also a landmark meeting point.

For an interview or print quality image of Lynne Fairy and Leigh Howlett at the ArtSeat, contact the Communication team.

For media enquiries, contact Elizabeth Heath, Media and Communications Coordinator, 9392 5334, Elizabeth.Heath@innerwest.nsw.gov.au