The Wrapped Coast project originally designed, drawn, and planned by Christo and Jeanne-Claude was completed on October 28, 1969 completely funded by the couple. Located in Little Bay, nine miles southeast of Sydney, Australia the environmental piece captivated viewers for ten weeks.
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Christo Packed Coast (Project for Australia near Sydney - Little Bay) Collage 1969 28 x 22" (71 x 56 cm) Photo: Harry Shunk © 1969 Christo |
Approximately 1.5 miles long, 150 to 800 feet wide, and 85 feet high, this masterpiece covered the northern cliffs of the South Pacific Ocean. Famous for their "wrappings" and environmental works, this was one of the first pieces the couple designed and completed.
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Christo and Jeanne-Claude Wrapped Coast, One Million Square Feet, Little Bay, Sydney, Australia, 1968-69 Photo: Harry Shunk © 1969 Christo |
The cliffs were wrapped using one million square feet of erosion-control fabric as well as 35 miles of polypropylene rope 0.6 inches in diameter. About 25,000 charges of fasteners, threaded studs, and clips were used by ramset guns to secure the fabric.
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Christo and Jeanne-Claude Wrapped Coast, One Million Square Feet, Little Bay, Sydney, Australia, 1968-69 Photo: Harry Shunk © 1969 Christo |
After the ten weeks of display, the fabric and all materials were dismantled and recycled and the area was returned to normal.
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