Discover the history of the Fish Lane Arts Precinct with Ian Tomlinson from Brisbane Open House. Learn about the artistic development of the laneway with Prue McComish, from Aria Property Group, who has a wealth of knowledge of the entire laneway. On this tour you will also have an exclusive tour of Aria’s Upper House.
THURSDAY 30th MAY 2024
TOUR STARTS @ 6PM
- Meeting point Grey St. end of Fish Lane (outside Design Bank)
WALKING TOUR: 6.00 start – 7.30pm
- Fish Lane Guided Tour with Ian Tomlinson, Brisbane Open House
- Laneway expert talk by Prue McComish from Aria Property Group
- An introduction to the work of
- Exclusive access to Aria’s Upper House, including an artist-led introduction to ‘Earth Foundation’ by First Nations Artist Lisa Sorbie Martin.
POST WALK: : 7:30 – 8:30pm
- Post tour drink & nibbles at Midtown
Max 20 participants. Strictly limited capacity.
About Aria’s Upper House
Dramatic architectural features inspired by Queensland’s Moreton Bay fig tree create an evocative design statement incorporating dancing balconies, architectural ribbons and Australia’s first double-storey rooftop club.
In a calm and stylish setting, the Wellness Club offers a fully integrated approach to health, fitness and general wellbeing.
Crafted to maximise a sense of height, volume and space, Aria’s first project to feature 3.0m high ceilings will provide a living experience unlike any other. Coupled with Miele appliances and timber floors to all apartments, the most refined apartment offering is now complete.
Aria Upper House images courtesy of Aria Property Developers
About Lisa Sorbie Martin
Lisa Sorbie Martin is a First Nations Artist, Designer, Curator, Consultant and Cultural Educator.
Sorbie or Lisa known by most, is of Torres Strait Island descent from Mua and Murray Islands. She was named after her Grandmother ‘Sorbie’ who in turn was named after the Sorbie fruit which is a ‘Wild Water Cherry’ or ‘Bell Fruit’ that grows on the beautiful islands where her families originate from.
Lisa and her family live on Country with the ‘People of the Yugambeh Language Region’. Her art making is predominately in visual art, textile design, wearable art, ceramics, and public art. She is a creative innovator weaving culture and art together to produce and tell stories in any community that is site-specific and thought provoking, connecting with both indigenous and non-indigenous story, meaning and/or environment is certainly her signature and strength leaving a legacy of history and culture to enhance, enrich and educate its observer.
Sorbie’s passion and inspiration comes from her family, faith, culture, and the world we live in.
About Midtown
Middle of Nowhere. Middle of Somewhere. ——Welcome to Midtown.
Enjoy a beverage and Salmon Sashimi Bites, Vintage Cheddar & Vine Ripened Tomato Croissant and Calamari Rings with Homemade Tartare Sauce.
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Please do not attend if you are feeling unwell.