Public Art Tour

Os

Alexander KNOX, 2007

A cluster of steel forms make a dynamic statement at the entrance to the Chancellor Domain. Striding through the landscape in counterpoint to age-old river red gums and the nearby creek. These sleek and sinuous configurations are built entirely from highly finished stainless steel: a material as beautiful as it is robust. The sculpture Os creates a complex play of light and reflections that beguilingly combine the environment, the viewer, the sun, and the sky.

Location: Worcester Park, Corner of Linacre Drive and Mammalia Drive, Bundoora

Wonder Walk

Al STARK, 2020

A series of 12 artworks were integrated into the design to form a trail at Norris Bank Play Space.

The artworks are located on paving at key points throughout the play space. Each painting was designed as a stylised icon, to focus on raising awareness about the environment and sustainability, and of the importance of protecting biodiversity, ecology and the natural environment.

Norris Bank Play Space was awarded a coveted AILA (Australian Institute of Landscape Architects) Award in 2020.

Learn more about Al Stark at   www.creativeroad.com.au/artist/al-stark 

Location: Norris Bank Parklands, 63W McLeans Road, Bundoora

Birds

Yvonne GEORGE, 2005

This work was inspired by the surrounding rural landscape, in particular the birds which are a major feature of this environment. As the seasons change and the wetlands recede birds like the ones seen in the artwork migrate to greener fields.

Learn more about Yvonne George at  www.yvonnegeorgesculptor.com 

Location: Serle Wetland Park, 41W Serle Street, Doreen

Leaves

Yvonne GEORGE, 2005

In responding to the local environment artist Yvonne George has created these striking sculptural forms. Towering above the landscape they reflect the relationship between the man-made and the natural environment. The curved rusted steel is suggestive of industrial processes, while the copper leaves that sit atop the forms remind us of the cyclic aspects of nature and its seasons.

Learn more about Yvonne George at  www.yvonnegeorgesculptor.com 

Location: Orchard Linear Park, 91W Orchard Road, Doreen

Ladies

Sam BARBER, 2002

Two brushed metal svelte, stainless steel forms that seem to be having a conversation in the landscape.

Location: Orchard Park, 8W Orchard Road, Doreen

Swan

Sam BARBER, 2002

A silver coloured brushed metal sculpture in the form of a stylised Swan.

Location: Orchard Park, 8W Orchard Road, Doreen

Interactive Burl

Kevin FREE, 2003

Kevin Free found a remnant tree trunk onsite after the roads to the estate were built in 2002.

At that time Free was commissioned to create a series of sculptures using timber from trees that had been removed to build roads for the Mitchell’s Run Estate, Doreen. Free said that while he was visiting the site, he saw a remnant tree trunk with a burl in it, so he “did a little work on it, shaping it up a bit” with his chainsaw.

Interactive Burl fits well with the artists other nature-inspired wooden works in the area. 

Location: Mitchells Run Park, 9R Mitchells Run, Doreen

Two Brolgas

Kevin FREE, 2003

The brolga is a water bird, well-known for its graceful poses and impressive courtship dances. 

Using reclaimed timber from the site the artist created an abstracted double brolga with heads angled skywards, the traditional pose of the birds in the mating season.

Location: Mitchells Run Park, 9R Mitchells Run, Doreen

Brolga Dance

Kevin FREE, 2003

The brolga is a spectacular water bird, well-known for its impressive courtship dances. In depicting these birds artist Kevin Free has angled their heads skywards, the traditional pose of these birds in the mating season.

Free carved these birds from timber that was removed from the site when roads were constructed in the early stages of the estate’s development.

These graceful birds integrate well into the site, due to their materiality and the verticality of their forms. 

Location: Mitchells Run Park, 9R Mitchells Run, Doreen

Wetland Habitat

Julie EDGAR, 2004

Consists of 9 cast bronze relief panels assembled and mounted onto a silver coloured barred framework suspended between 2 wooden posts. 9 plates depict various native animals and birds frequently seen in the area, including a kookaburra, fish, spoonbill, tortoise, purple swamp hen, duck, echidna, yabby and a dragon fly.  The objective was to complement the landscape rather than dominate it, giving the viewer an impression of the animals as they appear in the wetland habitat in the background, which is seen through the stainless-steel screen. The sculpture is a feature of the walking trail that runs alongside the wetland area.

Location: Laurimar Drainage Reserve, 200B Hazel Glen Drive, Doreen

Family Grouping

Kevin FREE, 2003

Family Grouping is a skilful depiction of a prominent native bird species, the Spoonbill. Seen here are family of three, captured in quiet repose, their heads tucked close to their chests. In keeping with the local environment, the artist has carved each of the figures from a single tree trunk.

Location: Mitchells Run Park, 9R Mitchells Run, Doreen

Meeting Place

Glenn ROMANIS and Mark TRINHAM, 2016

The design of this meeting place was informed by ideas that originated from community consultation with traders and local residents. The artwork features basalt stone seats with a carved Tussock Skink, an endangered lizard found in grasslands in the local area.

The stone relates to the quarrying history of Epping, and the fact that the area is part of the largest stone deposit in the world. The carved markings in the stone refer to the Darebin Creek which is located close by. One seat has a River Red Gum top that refers to the majestic River Red Gums that are an iconic feature of the municipality.

The leaf shaped backrest on the large seat is inlaid with Italian glass mosaic that reflects the long held European tradition of including mosaics in public areas, while also referring to the many European migrants who travelled to Australia and made Epping their home.

Learn more about Glenn Romanis and Mark Trinham and about Romanis.Trinham.Collaborations Pty Ltd at  www.glennromanis.com  &  https://www.marktrinham.com.au/about/ 

Location: 730 High Street, Epping

Heart Is Where The Home Is

Yvonne GEORGE, 2017

The design of this sculpture was informed by ideas that originated from community consultation held with local residents. The boat refers to Darebin Creek and also to migration. Many people have travelled from faraway lands to come to Australia and many of these people now call Epping home. The stone in the base of the boat refers to the immense basalt stone deposits found in the area and to the many quarries that were located in the area until recently. The birds speak to peoples’ love of nature and the importance of valuing and caring for the natural environment. The heart is about Epping being a welcoming place for all, and a great place to call home.

Learn more about Yvonne George at  www.yvonnegeorgesculptor.com 

Location: Darebin Creek Parklands, Corner of McDonalds Road and Davisson Street, Epping

Nesting - Floating Baby

Yvonne GEORGE, 2006

Based on an overarching theme of Nesting this series of three sculptures investigates themes including family, children and play and uses the Willy Wagtail bird as a symbol of whimsy and fun. The bird is commonly found in urban areas and acts as a playful agent connecting the three sculptures.

A figurative bronze sculpture of a woman reclining, her body a semi circular form. Holding a child up to her face, there's a sense of joy and wonderment, and in each of the three sculptures in the series there is a cheeky bird.

Learn more about Yvonne George at  www.yvonnegeorgesculptor.com 

Location: Aurora Town Park, 889W Edgars Road, Epping

Nesting - Large Bird

Yvonne GEORGE, 2006

Based on an overarching theme of Nesting this series of three sculptures investigates themes including family, children and play and uses the Willy Wagtail bird as a symbol of whimsy and fun. The bird is commonly found in urban areas and acts as a playful agent connecting the three sculptures.

This figurative bronze sculpture depicts a large bird figure, its body curved in a semi circular position with its tail and beak facing inwards. A fantastical creature with a woman perched on top of its head.

Learn more about Yvonne George at  www.yvonnegeorgesculptor.com 

Location: Aurora Town Park, 889W Edgars Road, Epping

Nesting - Father and Son

Yvonne GEORGE, 2006

Based on an overarching theme of Nesting this series of three sculptures investigates themes including family, children and play and uses the Willy Wagtail bird as a symbol of whimsy and fun. The bird is commonly found in urban areas and acts as a playful agent connecting the three sculptures.

Figurative bronze depicting a male figure, a Father sitting on the ground, with a child seated balanced on his knees. The father and son's arms are locked while a cheeky bird is perched atop the fathers head.

Learn more about Yvonne George at  www.yvonnegeorgesculptor.com 

Location: Aurora Town Park, 889W Edgars Road, Epping

Pear Tree Wall

Al STARK (assisted by Lilith and Oskar STARK), 2022

Rather than trying to impose a visual narrative over the corrugated surface of the wall, I used the linear forms to create a colour xylophone. Colours were based on the ornamental pear tree colours that line the footpaths and involved mixing 52 different colours to divide into the linear forms of the building. This design approach was able to create a beautiful rhythmic colour vibration that serves as an experience and joyful sense of wonder.

Learn more about Al Stark at  www.creativeroad.com.au/artist/al-stark 

Location: Epping Views Family and Community Centre, 15 Lyndarum Drive, Epping

Banksia Moon

Al STARK (assisted by Lilith STARK), 2022

Banksia Moon serves as a visual poem contemplating bird song and frenetic bush energy organically bursting from the existing brut architecture of Epping Memorial Hall. The line work, colour and composition have been considered to compliment and work within the park setting and pre-existing architecture.

Learn more about Al Stark at  www.creativeroad.com.au/artist/al-stark 

Location: Epping Memorial Hall, 827 High Street, Epping

Colour Field

Konstantin DIMOPOULOS, 2006

Driven by wind and illuminated at night, Colour Field explores the natural beauty of the Aurora landscape - the subtle variations of colour in the grasslands that stretch beneath the Southern Lights.

Location: Sunrise Park, 2W Corbett Avenue, Epping

Aura

Anna MINARDO, 2006

A mosaic entitled Aura is integrated into the top of a large outdoor picnic table. Constructed of thousands of kiln formed and hand cut pieces of glass, the mosaic forms a colourful backdrop for alfresco dining in Aurora Park, Epping North.

The “Dance of Life” in Aura depicts figures entwined in a musical embrace under a child’s enchanted gaze. The design also features people dancing and two faces in side profile looking at each other to symbolise the good connections made between people, through dance, music, love and positive energy.

Location: Aurora Park, 110W Redding Rise, Epping

Lalor Conversations Part 2

Bern EMMERICHS, 2018

In 2017 the Lalor Conversation project was extended. Artist Bern Emmerichs was commissioned to select details from the four ceramic murals and these were reworked and printed onto metal, and then installed onto signage poles as an art and cultural heritage trail. The uniqueness and detailed cultural content of each of these works celebrates the layers of history of Lalor.

There are more than 45 of these artworks dotted through Lalor streets, parks and open spaces as well as the shopping precinct.  Download a map  to walk to all of the locations and see the entire collection of Lalor Conversations Part Two works. The walk to view all of these artworks takes approximately 1.5 hours if you are walking at a reasonable pace.

Learn more about Lalor Conversation at the  Whittlesea Arts Website .

Location: Various sites within a 3km radius of Peter Lalor Walk, Station Street, Lalor (see link to map above)

Food Sources of the Rivers

Louise MOORE, 2004

“My name is Louise Moore, I am a Wamba Wamba woman and lived on 4 rivers. My artwork represents what I grew up in – the landscape, the waterways and rivers were a part of my life, the food sources were everywhere on land and rivers. This is the life I knew so well, my lifestyle are precious memories to me, a happy childhood and for that my memories growing up are precious to me. I am now an Elder. I still continue to paint!”

In 2024 The City of Whittlesea, in partnership with NBN Co, delivered a series of public artworks across nbn node sites in the municipality and showcased artwork from four First Nations artists. This public art series was done in connection with the City of Whittlesea’s Aboriginal Gathering Place.

Learn more about the project at the  City of Whittlesea website .

Location: Opposite Mernda Village Community Activity Centre, 70 Mernda Village Drive, Mernda

Horses On The Hill

Nicholas DUNNAND, 2005

Three large standing horses located at the entrance to the Children’s Adventure Playground at Mernda. Each horse is a different colour and shown in various poses. The horses are brightly coloured and are constructed of galvanised pipe outlines with pierced metal mesh covering the bodies of the horses.

The playground, was designed by Mary Jeavons to appeal to children of all ages and all abilities.

Location: Mernda Villages Wetlands, 146W Mernda Village Drive, Mernda

The Jayda Flower

Tim READ, 2021

The Jayda Flower is part of a series of artworks by artist Tim Read from Tread Sculptures Pty Ltd, that were integrated into the new Mill Park All Abilities Play Space, completed in May 2021. The artist responded to themes centred around caring about climate change, supporting biodiversity and the importance of environmental sustainability. He is passionate about the need to look after the natural environment, and this is a core message in his artworks. Tim Read specialises in using recycled steel and recycled machinery components as part of his sculptures.

In “The Jayda Flower” the flower head is made from 100% recycled metal. The centre of the bud is an old cement mixer and the petals are all cut from an old diesel storage tank. 

This particular project also appealed to the artist as he is an advocate for making accessible play spaces, so that people of all abilities can enjoy them. 

Tim Read said “This flower is dedicated to 9 year old Jayda Mohr. Jayda has Angelman Syndrome and like this flower she is beautiful, strong, tenacious and makes her presence known. Thank you Jayda for helping us embrace the unknown and finding beauty in everything and everyone”.

Location: All Abilities Play Space, 29W Morang Drive, Mill Park

Twinkle Twinkle Sensory Bollards

Tim READ, 2021

These steel bollards have tactile laser cut and welded surface imagery that can be enjoyed through the senses of sight, sound, and touch. The artist has included welded steel braille messaging on the surface.

These sensory bollards were created so that anyone can ’play’ them by hitting or tapping the top surfaces to create sounds. Each bollard creates a note. With practice the bollards can be struck or tapped in a certain order which will sound out a version of Mozart’s “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.” Alternately people can create their own rhythmic sound compositions.  

Location: All Abilities Play Space, 29W Morang Drive, Mill Park

Fruits of the Vine 1

Tim READ, 2021

This work is one in a series of artworks that were designed and integrated into the new Mill Park All Abilities Play Space, completed in May 2021. Artist Tim Read creates sculpture that focuses on creative upcycling and reuse in order to reduce waste and show that materials can have various forms and life cycles.

Tim Read’s works draw attention to environmental messaging and themes such as supporting biodiversity, protecting the natural environment and reducing waste. Insects play an important role as pollinators in food production and this work conveys this message by showing two butterflies, vines and flowers.

Location: All Abilities Play Space, 29W Morang Drive, Mill Park

Long Live the Queen

Tim READ, 2021

This work is part of a series of artworks designed for the Mill Park All Abilities Play Space, completed in May 2021. Artist Tim Read from Tread Sculptures Pty Ltd specialises in upcycling and reuse of salvaged metal as materials to create sculpture. Many of the materials Tim Read uses are salvaged items discarded by industry which he then assembles into plant forms, insects, birds and other amazing creatures.

“Long Live the Queen” is mounted high on the front of a large play tower. Several worker bees with industrial cog like eyes, build their honeycomb and try to protect their queen. 

This and other artworks by Tim Read in the play space humanise and add to the visual appeal of the play equipment while also reinforcing messaging about the important role bees and insects play especially as pollinators for our food production. 

Location: All Abilities Play Space, 29W Morang Drive, Mill Park

Brolgas and eggs

Kevin FREE, 2003

Artist Kevin Free uses the three dimensional quality of sculpture to reveal the complex layers of meaning in nature. Using reclaimed timber from the area, Kevin has celebrated the Brolga in a series of works in the Municipality (see Mitchell’s run Doreen).

The Brolga is a water bird, well-known for its graceful poses and impressive courtship dances. Brolgas mate for life. Here they are depicted caring for their eggs with their heads angled skywards, the traditional pose of the birds in the mating season.

Location: Redleap Reserve, 3-37 Redleap Avenue, Mill Park

Protection

Ky-ya NICHOLSON WARD – Djirringu Art, 2022

The artwork represents Wurundjeri culture, healing and protection. Bunjil the Wedge Tailed Eagle, Wurundjeri’s creator spirit watches over and guides us. The Wurun (Manna Gum) is Wurundjeri’s namesake, they represent healing and connection to country. The Diamond symbolises resilience and strength along with the circles representing the Birrarung (Yarra River).

In 2024 The City of Whittlesea, in partnership with NBN Co, delivered a series of public artworks across nbn node sites in the municipality and showcased artwork from four First Nations artists. This public art series was done in connection with the City of Whittlesea’s Aboriginal Gathering Place.

Learn more about the project at the   City of Whittlesea website .

Location: 314-360 Childs Road, Mill Park

Autumn Leaves

Rudi JASS, 2009

The overall design of these artworks by Rudi Jass was based on leaf motifs for a number of reasons. Members of the local community were consulted and asked for ideas about suitable themes for the artwork at the Centre. They said they wanted the artworks to reflect the importance of the natural environment and environmental sustainability. Residents said that there are many trees in local gardens that have beautiful coloured leaves in Autumn, and that these trees originated from many different countries. This leaf was chosen by the Artist Rudi Jass as a metaphor to reflect diversity and the fact that Mill Park residents come from many diverse cultural backgrounds. 

Location: Mill Park Community Centre, 11 Mill Park Drive, Mill Park

Connecting to energy from within

Ray THOMAS, 2021

digital print, ceramic ink fused on glass

Approximately 60 glass panels with artwork by Ray Thomas printed on them form the main entrance roof canopy of Mill Park Leisure Centre. The artwork shows figures depicted in various postures and states of physical activity, surrounded by lines that are like topographical mapping of the land and/or ripples in water. The design broadly responds to themes including health and wellbeing, activity and energy, water, land and place.

The panels were created via a new process that uses a digital glass printer and ceramic ink to reproduce artwork on glass.

When viewed from below by people walking into the entrance, the figures and markings of land and/or water are set with the sky as a background. Depending on the weather, and/or the time of the day, the artwork changes as does the sky. 

Location: Mill Park Leisure Centre, 33 Morang Drive, Mill Park

Transmutation

Yvonne GEORGE (co design Ray Thomas), 2021

laser cut, powder coated aluminium

As part of the refurbishment of Mill Park Leisure Centre, an artistic collaboration took place. Artworks were created by Yvonne George and Ray Thomas for the facade of Mill Park Leisure Centre. Ray Thomas's multi walled mural “The Fluidity of Energy” and "Transmutation", the adjacent metal screens by Yvonne George (co designed by Ray Thomas) flow into each other and tell a connected story about Place.

The design of the screens were inspired by the energy, reflection and movement of water, and they also visually refer to topographical mapping of the land.

Artist Yvonne George said, the name "Transmutation” came from the meaning of, action to change, which has a very broad meaning that fits perfectly to the inspiration behind the screens and the building itself.

After finalising the design many hours were spent to get the drawing ready for laser cutting, hours spent developing every detail, from design to folding lines to give a seamless flow to the pattern. 

These screens were the first ever made by the Artist, who usually works to create three dimensional sculptures in the round for public spaces and private collections. The reflections on the windows dance and enhance the design. You can see the design break up as it flows across into the mural.

Location: Mill Park Leisure Centre, 33 Morang Drive, Mill Park

Take Your Seat at the Great Banquet of Life

Kevin GILDERS, 1998

Situated on a roundabout outside the front of the Plenty Ranges Art & Convention Centre (adjacent to Council's Civic Centre), this bench seat was made from a carved tree trunk or limb of a tree that was removed as part of the development of a housing estate in Mill Park near Morang Drive. One street is named after Australian historian Manning Clark, who wrote a highly celebrated, major history of Australia. The back of the bench seat is carved with the words of a quote by Manning Clark which says, "TAKE YOUR SEAT AT THE GREAT BANQUET OF LIFE - MANNING CLARK 1915 - 91".

Location: Civic Precinct, 25 Ferres Boulevard, South Morang

Sorry Space

Glenn ROMANIS, 2014

The Sorry Day Marker design has a teardrop shaped stone base representing pain and loss but also tears of joy, if and/or when members of the Stolen Generation were reunited with their family members.

The centre of the design is paved with ochre coloured Castlemaine Slate, surrounded by a band of bluestone. Topographical lines mapping country are carved into the stone, representing Darebin Creek and Plenty River. 

The design incorporates the Sorry Day plaque, two large leaf-shaped Red gum seats and a plinth to hold a carved wooden bowl that is bought out and used for smoking ceremonies on National Sorry Day.

The Sorry Space was officially unveiled by Councillor Mary Lalios, Mayor of the City of Whittlesea together with the Whittlesea Reconciliation Group on National Sorry Day, 26 May 2014.

Learn more about the Sorry Space at the  Whittlesea Arts Website .

Learn more about Glenn Romanis at  www.glennromanis.com 

Location: Civic Precinct, 25 Ferres Boulevard, South Morang

The Frog or Habitat 1

Rudi JASS, 2006

Represents animals in the area. The Growling Frog is depicted in bronze in its natural habitat, with the stainless steel representing the Plenty River and the lower rectangle representing the square parkland.

Location: Bellevue Park, 1W Bloomfield Drive, South Morang

The Eagle

Rudi JASS, 2006

Represents animals in the area. The Wedgetail Eagle's beak is represented in the form of the base and the stainless steel shaped form above represents the circular hovering of the eagle through the air. 

Location: Bellevue Park, 1W Bloomfield Drive, South Morang

Billabong and Flora & Fauna of Plenty Gorge

Cathy ADAMS and Libby McKINNON, 2002

Designed in consultation with the Kulin Nation Cultural Heritage Organisation.

The Kulin Nation Cultural Heritage Organisation and a group of young Koori people led by Cathy Adams from Urban Colours were consulted about the design of this mosaic. Cathy Adams completed a drawing of the Plenty River flowing with paths, flower and footprints that informed the final design, showing the platypus, fish and long necked tortoises which live in the Plenty Gorge area.

Location: Riverside Reserve, 8 Doreen Rogen Way, South Morang

Wombat Family

Des MC KENNA, 2008

The artist created a family of three wombats by using a chainsaw to carve seasoned timber. He used reclaimed timber from trees that were removed in order to make roads when the estate was established. The wombats were installed into the South Morang Recreation Reserve in Mill Park Lakes in early October 2008.

Location: Mill Park Lakes Recreation Reserve Playground, 10 Pretty Valley Grove, South Morang

Reflection - Here's Looking At You

Karen CASEY, 2010

Thomastown Recreation and Aquatic Centre

The design of the artwork draws attention to the reflective qualities of water, movement and change. There are approximately 150 hand cut mirrored glass tiles in the mural. These are constructed in the pattern of DNA, in this case to reflect individual identities and the connectedness of the community. 

The original concept for the work was established in response to community consultation with students at Thomastown Secondary College. The students said “We would like interesting art, art that is not static, art that changes”.

Location: Thomastown Recreation & Aquatic Centre (TRAC), 54 Main Street, Thomastown

Ripple

Karen CASEY, 2010

At the top of the building's facade is the signature artwork for the Thomastown Recreation & Aquatic Centre.

This piece, titled Ripple was designed to reflect the pulsing energies of water, its importance in the cycles of life and the presence of this elemental force within our environment and community.

At night time Ripple is an illuminated beacon that pulses rhythmically before the evening sky, a significant presence at this prominent public facility.

According to the artist, "My work at TRAC is a response to the theme 'Reflections of Thomastown'. In keeping with the reflective nature of water, waves or ripple effects were key elements in the artworks along with the idea of reflecting the Thomastown community."

Location: Thomastown Recreation & Aquatic Centre (TRAC), 54 Main Street, Thomastown

Carrington Children's Activity Centre Mural

Hayden DEWAR, 2022

The artist met with teachers, carers and staff to develop the mural for this centre. This compilation of images includes and reflects things that inspire children and their learning; things like nature, play, making things, socialising with friends and family and having fun. Birds and insects that visit the centre have been included in Hayden’s imagery.

Learn more about Hayden Dewar at  www.haydendewar.com 

Location: 62 Carrington Boulevard, Thomastown

Unofficial War Memorial

Yvonne GEORGE, 2021

As part of Council’s Thomastown streetscape improvements project for the Thomastown Activity Centre, two additional public open spaces were included - the new forecourt entrance to the Thomastown Primary School and the re-design of the Thomastown War Memorial site.

The new unofficial War Memorial has been designed to be seen from the street and to encourage pedestrians to come and visit the site and appreciate the plaques beneath the trees in the Avenue of Honour commemorating twenty-one servicemen from the Thomastown district.

Location: Opposite Thomastown Primary School, 150-170 High Street, Thomastown

Our Centre Is Our School

Suzi DUNCAN and Grade 5/6 Thomastown Primary School Students, 2021

This mural was created by students from three Grade 5/6 composite classes at Thomastown Primary School in 2021. The students drew images that they felt represent the 32 different countries that their families came from, and also images that reflect their lives and special places in Thomastown. A drawing of the original primary school building is included in the design symbolizing the centre of their community.

Location: Side wall of 175 High Street, Thomastown

Suitcases

“Kooper Tasmania”: Folko KOOPER & Maureen GOULDING, 2020

A series of carved stone suitcases celebrate the ethnic diversity of residents by referring to the fact that many people from diverse cultural backgrounds choose to make their home in Wollert.  The suitcases are created and carved from Australian stone and also function as bench seats. 

Location: 2W Portofino Way, Wollert

Kangaroo Play Sculpture

Benjamin GILBERT, 2013

“The kangaroo play element was created as a response to the site’s recent history, as a grazing plain for a large population of grey kangaroos”.

The grey kangaroo play element is like a totem that expounds the natural value of the site.

Learn more about Benjamin Gilbert at  www.agencyofsculpture.com 

Location: Fulham Park, 48W Fulham Way, Wollert

Dianellas (Epping Road)

Benjamin GILBERT, 2011

These towering eight-metre high sculptures draw attention to the Matted Flax Lilly an endangered species found in the area. Another endangered species, the Golden Sun Moth lives at the roots of the Matted Flax Lily.

Ground Control Landscape Architecture (GCLA) integrated large sculptural drystone walls into the site near the sculptures. These walls refer to the farming history of the land, and to the times when many drystone walls were found in the area. 

Learn more about Benjamin Gilbert at  www.agencyofsculpture.com 

Location: 126D Harvest Home Road (corner of Harvest Home Road and Epping Road), Wollert

Dianellas (Champions Parade)

Benjamin GILBERT, 2011

This series of towering eight metre high stainless steel sculptures depict Dianella Amoena, or Matted Flax Lilies, an endangered species that is found in the area. 

Learn more about Benjamin Gilbert at  www.agencyofsculpture.com 

Location: 130W Harvest Home Road (corner of Champions Parade and Harvest Home Road), Wollert

Little Dianella

Benjamin GILBERT, 2012

This stainless steel sculpture depicts Dianella Amoena, or Matted Flax Lilies, an endangered species that is found in the area. 

Small Golden Sun Moths perched on the stem and leaves of the Dianella emphasise the co dependence of species. The Golden Sun Moth lives at the roots of the Dianella. This sculpture subtly reminds us of the need to value, protect and preserve biodiversity so that The Golden Sun Moth and Dianella’s do not become extinct.

Learn more about Benjamin Gilbert at  www.agencyofsculpture.com 

Location: Fulham Park, 48W Fulham Way, Wollert