Oranges become art in Australian festival
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Residents of Griffith, New South Wales, Australia, are building sculptures from over 100,000 oranges and grapefruits as part of their annual spring festival.
The event displays around 60 sculptures created with fresh fruit attached to wire frames and elastic bands. Local citrus growers provided the fruit, selecting only high-quality produce for the displays. The sculptures not only showcase artistic skill but also celebrate the diverse cultures within the Griffith community.
Jone Laweloa constructed a traditional Fijian house from oranges to represent his heritage, a project he has participated in for 26 of the festival’s years. Griffith City Council noted the town includes people from more than 60 nationalities. The Citrus Sculptures event aims to highlight Griffith’s creativity, agricultural industry, and community spirit. Organisers wax the fruit to protect it from the sun and retain moisture during the 14-day exhibition.
After the event concludes on October 24, the fruit will be processed into juice.
