The Great Victorian Rail Trail Art Installations Project
Traces explores the forms of native plants, flora, and the environmental impact on this land. Inspired by the impression of natural elements and local plants, the work responds to the simple, organic shape of a seed as the key, to reveal the idea of growing and transition. The multiple forms and meanings of plants are essential in the work, which reflects the precious source of life-cycle in nature, as well as transformation through time and season.
For further information about this artwork and the artist, including videos and a location map, please see the Art on the Rail Trail website
www.greatvictorianrailtrail.com.au/art/traces/
2023 Traces, Corten steel, H360 x W3660 x D210 cm, Mitchell Shire Council, Victoria, Australia
Domestic and Family Violence Memorial Garden Public Art Commission
2022 Contemplate, corten steel, sandstone, H300 x W500 x D500 cm, Blacktown City Council, New South Wales, Australia
The sculpture received 2023 Leo Kelly OAM Arts and Culture Award, The Local Government NSW
The Memorial Grove was funded by Blacktown City Council.
Blacktown Arts managed the commissioning process for public art for this site. All aspects of the project development were in consultation with the families of the victims who requested for such space in Blacktown Showground.
The Women’s Advisory Committee spear headed this initiative. The space is called Memorial Grove. It is referred to as Memorial Garden in the site.
