The team at The Ginger Factory has collaborated with local artist Sophy Blake to create a joyous explosion of colour, aptly named the Rainbrella Project, an installation artwork nestled in the rainforest gardens of The Ginger Factory on the Sunshine Coast.
Sophy is an award-winning, multidisciplinary artist specialising in ceramic sculpture, illustration and sustainable sculptural works.
The free installation is made up of nearly 1000 rainbow-coloured umbrellas suspended above the rainforest via a network of interconnected steel structures designed to last.
The stunning display has had guests craning their heads skywards over the past few weeks as it has been installed.
It’s also proved a practical protection from the unusually wet weather experienced across SE Queensland this autumn.
“It goes without saying that the last two years have been difficult time for our world,” Ginger Factory tourism manager Brenda Bailey said.
“It is our hope that being the first artwork of its kind on the Sunshine Coast, the installation brings joy, happiness and peace to all who journey through its colourful paths.“
This is Sophy’s first collaboration with The Ginger Factory.
“The artwork explores the theme of hope and new beginnings,“ Sophy said.
“Historically, rainbows are known as a symbol of hope, a symbol that, despite the darkness, storms or tribulations of life, can appear, evoking a feeling of peace.
“With each colour signifying an expression of hope, rainbows bring the promise that the troubles of today will come to pass.“
The Rainbrella Project is a permanent free display and is open daily to the public at The Ginger Factory, 50 Pioneer Rd, Yandina.
Open seven days a week from 9am to 5pm.
