Maison Perrier-Jouët and Raes on Wategos have unveiled a poolside “Push for Champagne” button, the centrepiece in Eytan Messiah’s work as the hotel’s 2024 artist in residence.

Following a successful residency at the iconic hotel in 2022, Eytan returned to Raes to reimagine its pool area. As guests relax poolside, they can now indulge with a glass of Perrier-Jouët Blanc de Blancs, delivered to their luxury lounger in style with the press of a button.

“My residency at Raes on Wategos has been a deeply immersive experience,” Messiah (above) said.

“Glazed ceramic tiles have adorned our human history for thousands of years and I am always keen for my work to centre around these valuable traditions. The beauty and history of the Wategos area as well as the hotel itself have been a rich palette to draw from. My handcrafted tiles and ceramic mural look to celebrate these elements and add to the story of Raes on Wategos.”

Established in 2019, the Maison Perrier-Jouët and Raes on Wategos artist in residence program celebrates the decadent dialogue between art, Champagne and boutique luxury, central to the core values of both brands.

Each year, an artist is invited to reside at Raes to make work which reflects the essence of the hotel, created in the artist’s chosen medium. Since inception, the series has welcomed the likes of French-born Australian artist Stanislas Piechaczek and men’s fashion label COMMAS to the boutique beachfront hotel.

Messiah’s partnership with Perrier-Jouët and Raes commenced in 2022 with a series of captivating ceramic artworks, which are displayed at the hotel and available to purchase via the Raes website. The artist’s tile and ceramic mural was completed in 2024, with guests of the hotel now invited to experience the poolside “push for champagne” service during their stays.

For more information about the artist in residence program, visit raes.com.au/artist-in-residence perrier-jouet.com