Light as Air by Karim Konrad

Look up and discover a series of striking banner artworks inspired by dance, movement and the human form.

Suspended above the street, these colourful figures appear to drift through space, capturing moments of motion and transformation. Installed along Oxford Street, the work celebrates creativity, visibility and the enduring presence of the communities that have shaped this iconic precinct.

Artist statement:

Light as Air explores the male body beyond strength alone, capturing dancers in moments of exposure, movement and vulnerability suspended between control and release. Through colour and abstraction, the figures appear to dissolve into light and motion, leaving traces of movement behind.  

Drawing on Karim's connection to Oxford Street as a place of visibility, freedom of expression and chosen family, the work becomes a quiet gesture of movement, presence and celebration of the community that gathers there. 

Artist bio:

Karim Konrad is a Sydney-based visual artist and photographer working across photography, mixed-media and oil painting. His work often begins with a photoshoot, capturing people in water or in the studio, which he then transforms into expressive, abstract paintings. Blending portraiture with bold colour and texture, his practice explores emotion, movement and transformation.  

Karim has exhibited widely across Australia, including solo and group exhibitions and multiple appearances at The Other Art Fair. He was a semi-finalist in the 2025 Head On Photo Awards (Portrait) and a finalist in the 2026 Lane Cove Art Award.