Nudists at the Opera House
‘It was easier than I expected. It was really normal – there was no problem in getting our kit off. I’d say the hardest part was the embracing poses.’
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Mr Tunick maintains his work is not about exhibitionism or eroticism but instead he reveals the vulnerability of life in a rough city landscape
Student Art Rush admitted that he was expecting old people and nudists to turn up ‘but everyone arrived from all over the place.
‘It’s a great adrenalin rush and I’ll never get a chance to do anything like this again. It’s not worth being inhibited.
‘It doesn’t feel sexual – more like a feeling of being tribal, a gathering of humanity.’
The artist said today’s installation ‘went well’.
‘I’m just so lucky to be able to work with so many naked gay, straight and transgender people,’ he said.
This is Mr Tunick’s first installation in Australia following projects in the U.S., Brazil, France, England, Spain, Switzerland, Holland and Austria.
The artist has been documenting the nude figure in public through photography and video since 1992.
His largest work to date involved 18,000 people posing in Mexico City in 2007.
He has said the title of the work refers to the sameness of individuals, regardless of their sexual preferences.
Mr Tunick maintains his work is not about exhibitionism or eroticism but instead he reveals the vulnerability of life in a rough city landscape.
However sometimes authorities have disagreed, particularly in the U.S., where Tunick has been arrested seven times.
May 6th, 2010 at 8:44 pm
Good article in the Herald Sun (16.12) where the ANF is pushing for a nudist beach closer to the city. The ANF and NAV are pushing for a beach more central such as Hastings, Altona or Sandringham. Melbourne nudists know all too well that the current beaches are some distance away and have not the best access. In a bid to get more younger people interested in nudism, its thought that if travel time and access was improved many more people would attend and join the lifestyle. The article was accompanied by a photo of a young couple of which the young woman thought it was a great idea. It may be a wonderful way to attract more women to the lifestyle. A poll with the result showed support for a nudist beach at 71% and against 29%.
May 6th, 2010 at 8:45 pm
Excellent spot in South Gippsland for nudism / swimming / wading / sun baking.
The Oaks beach is between Cape Paterson and Inverloch. It is a reasonably secluded, rarely used, beach with access down a high cliff via steps and ramped pathways.
The Oaks beach can be seen from a lookout on the clifftop so is not good for nudism itself. If you go down to the beach and walk to the left (towards Inverloch) you get to a rocky headland. If you walk around to this headland you will find a lovely secluded beach.
There is a small sandy area and lots of flat rocks. The beach cannot be seen from the clifftops and boats do not approach the beach due to the rough surf.
While care must be taken in the ocean (there are strong rips) there are a lot of wading / bathing areas on the rocks.
To get to The Oaks drive to Wonthaggi and then out to Cape Paterson. Just prior to entering Cape Paterson turn to the left and drive for a short while around the coast road. It is well signposted and there is a car park at the top.
Alternatively you can drive around the coast road from Inverloch. It is about 10km around.
May 6th, 2010 at 8:47 pm
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September 11th, 2010 at 11:49 pm
Super spot,super article and very very good work