Thousands of hand-made clay vessels, each holding a small solar light, made together by the Sydney community and gathered into one field of light — marking one year since the Bondi Beach attack.
Sharing Light is a large-scale public artwork transforming Archer Park into a collective space to come together and remember. Thousands of handmade clay vessels, each housing a solar-powered light, will be arranged in a grid across the park. As the sun sets, the vessels illuminate — creating a deeply communal experience for the people of Sydney to gather, pause and reflect.
What makes this project distinctive is its foundation in community participation. Every vessel is made by a member of the public — individuals, families, schools, community groups, old and young — and it is this act of collective making that is central to the work's meaning.
Read the full story"A commemorative space that people build together, rather than one simply presented to them — one that holds grief and hope in the same gesture."
Sharing Light marks twelve months since the terror attack that shook Bondi Beach and the wider community. Each unique vessel becomes one of thousands that fill the park with light, transforming it from a site of trauma and loss into a space of inclusivity, hope and community spirit.
Join us at Hugh Bamford Reserve Hall to make a vessel of your own. No sign-up needed — just come along. Whether you're an experienced potter or have never touched clay before, everyone is welcome to take part. It takes about half an hour, and your vessel will join thousands made by your neighbours.
Saturday 8 November 2026, 11am–4pm — last chance before the installation opens
A glimpse of the hands, schools and community groups shaping Sharing Light — one vessel at a time.
Sharing Light is largely delivered through in-kind support and volunteer time. Every tax-deductible donation through the Australian Cultural Fund goes directly towards materials, firing, engagement and installation.
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Sharing Light