cheese
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I'll post a couple of links in a sec. Just wanted to provide a bit of text first, for lazier people.
TLDR:
There was a giant neon eye at the apex of the Harbour Bridge for Sydney's NYE celebrations. It also had a giant pupil in its centre, which moved from side to side, scanning the harbour.
This year's theme was "Shine", designed by Reg Mombassa, an Aussie/Kiwi artist. They're selling Tshirts as well (of course) under the theme "Illuminate".
"WINGED SHANE: the Winged Eye of Providence: an omnipotent eye providing security and benevolent stewardship over Australia’s New Years Eve celebrations."
There's also one point where the eye kinda looks like a spaceship taking off.
Anyway. Just thought it worth taking note. I was surprised to see some people didn't even see it. Others did though. Nobody's misinterpreting it - it's meant to be an eye.
News with pics:
Mombassa's explanation behind his choice:
History behind the eye symbolism:
Illuminate Tshirt:
Some of Mombassa's art:
I'm surprised there hasn't been more talk about this. Weird conspiracy symbolism or not, a giant roving eye is pretty creepy, all on its own. Mombassa may be taking the piss - it'd be a nice little trick to play, sending conspiracy enthusiasts into a tizzy over a chucklesome appropriation of pop culture fears. (For those of you who are unaware, the Eye and a bunch of other supposedly Illuminati/Freemason symbolism have been popping up in movies/music videos/concerts.) But still, this close to Snowden - and by that I mean mainstream outing of what people have suspected/known for a while - it's a bit of an odd choice. Or maybe just very pointed.
Thoughts? Did anyone else notice it?
TLDR:
There was a giant neon eye at the apex of the Harbour Bridge for Sydney's NYE celebrations. It also had a giant pupil in its centre, which moved from side to side, scanning the harbour.
This year's theme was "Shine", designed by Reg Mombassa, an Aussie/Kiwi artist. They're selling Tshirts as well (of course) under the theme "Illuminate".
"WINGED SHANE: the Winged Eye of Providence: an omnipotent eye providing security and benevolent stewardship over Australia’s New Years Eve celebrations."
There's also one point where the eye kinda looks like a spaceship taking off.

Anyway. Just thought it worth taking note. I was surprised to see some people didn't even see it. Others did though. Nobody's misinterpreting it - it's meant to be an eye.
News with pics:
Mombassa's explanation behind his choice:
http://au.blouinartinfo.com/news/story/998403/inside-reg-mombassas-artsy-nye-sydney-fireworks
Sounds like waffling bull, but I don't know much about art.
Sounds like waffling bull, but I don't know much about art.
History behind the eye symbolism:
Illuminate Tshirt:
Some of Mombassa's art:
http://www.sydneymedia.com.au/asset...s-and-Spacecraft-by-Reg-Mombassa-1024x498.jpg
http://d39fx46bzv2q62.cloudfront.ne...p-reg-mombassa-sydney-new-years-eve-art-2.jpg
http://www.theage.com.au/ffximage/2007/03/09/RegMobasa_070309021124278_wideweb__300x200.jpg
http://d39fx46bzv2q62.cloudfront.ne...-reg-mombassa-sydney-new-years-eve-logo-1.jpg
http://www.thepunch.com.au/images/uploads/reg.jpg
The man does like eyes. I actually quite like his art as well.
http://d39fx46bzv2q62.cloudfront.ne...p-reg-mombassa-sydney-new-years-eve-art-2.jpg
http://www.theage.com.au/ffximage/2007/03/09/RegMobasa_070309021124278_wideweb__300x200.jpg
http://d39fx46bzv2q62.cloudfront.ne...-reg-mombassa-sydney-new-years-eve-logo-1.jpg
http://www.thepunch.com.au/images/uploads/reg.jpg
The man does like eyes. I actually quite like his art as well.
I'm surprised there hasn't been more talk about this. Weird conspiracy symbolism or not, a giant roving eye is pretty creepy, all on its own. Mombassa may be taking the piss - it'd be a nice little trick to play, sending conspiracy enthusiasts into a tizzy over a chucklesome appropriation of pop culture fears. (For those of you who are unaware, the Eye and a bunch of other supposedly Illuminati/Freemason symbolism have been popping up in movies/music videos/concerts.) But still, this close to Snowden - and by that I mean mainstream outing of what people have suspected/known for a while - it's a bit of an odd choice. Or maybe just very pointed.
Thoughts? Did anyone else notice it?