“For this year’s Sydney Lunar New Year Festival, we’ve wrapped an entire tram in my artwork, ‘We Run Into the Fire Together’,” said Mr Wing.
“My artwork features lots of dynamic horses created out of fire embers, represented in colours that are prosperous for both Chinese and Aboriginal cultures,” he said.
The artwork reflects the energy and symbolism of the Year of the Fire Horse, a rare zodiac combination occurring once every 60 years which represents vitality, transformation and forward momentum.
Brian Brennan, Chief Executive Officer of Transdev Australia & New Zealand, joined partners from the City of Sydney, Transport for NSW, Sydney Light Rail’s media partner Torch Media and the artist himself as the wrapped tram debuted on the network earlier this month.
Mr Brennan said the artwork reflects the shared spirit of Lunar New Year and the important role public transport plays in connecting communities.
The horse is a timeless symbol of people moving people, a purpose that Transdev lives every day as we move more than 12 million passengers worldwide.
“Given the transformative impact that light rail has had on Sydney, it’s fitting that we build on our ongoing partnership with City of Sydney and Transport for NSW during an event that is so much part of the fabric of this city.
“We believe we’re as much a transport solution as we are an active contributor to city life, placemaking and cultural celebration.
“We’re very proud to support initiatives like this, which bring the vibrant art, culture and community of Sydney into everyday journeys.”
The wrapped tram will be cantering on the L2 Randwick and L3 Juniors Kingsford Lines throughout the Lunar New Year festival, running 14 February through 1 March.
Sydney Light Rail services will provide easy access to the many Sydney Lunar Festival events occurring across Haymarket, Chinatown, Darling Harbour and George Street. Passengers are encouraged to turn up and go, experiencing this moving artwork as part of their celebrations.
For more information about Sydney Lunar Festival events, visit the City of Sydney’s What’s On page.