Geelong’s creatives are getting in the Christmas spirit this year.
The City’s Christmas in Geelong program includes a range of colourful and imaginative outdoor art installations dotted around the centre of town until 7 January.
City Hall will be illuminated every night from dusk until midnight with the projections by multimedia artist Georgia Pinn, who has had her work presented in Berlin, London, Lusail (Qatar) and Sydney.
Featuring contributions from artist Ian De Gruchy and Multimedia Events’ Olaf Meyers, Ms Pinn said her visual creations were inspired by the Christmas tradition of giving.
“City Hall is imagined as a gift, with each animated wrapping paper inspired by the visual languages of Geelong’s diverse cultural communities,” she said.
“This piece redefines the festive season as a time of cultural convergence, generosity, and shared humanity.”
The forecourt of Johnstone Park will feature a forest of 29 Christmas tree cut-outs decorated by local school students, while artist Vicki Clissold’s summery mural Catch This adorns the wall at the entrance to the waterfront’s carousel.
The City’s Christmas Performance trail also kicked off on Friday, with musicians and street performers around Geelong on Fridays, Saturdays and Sunday until 14 December.
Mayor Stretch Kontelj said the Christmas in Geelong program offered many ways to embrace the season.
“Whether you’re seeking the bright lights and high-energy of our Floating Christmas Tree, or prefer quiet moments appreciating our outdoor activations, there is something for everyone to enjoy,” he said.
“Christmas in Geelong is about bringing people together at the most wonderful time of the year.”
Visit geelongaustralia.com.au/christmas to check out the full Christmas in Geelong program.
