Rider levett bucknall award for best public art project
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finalists
32 Smith Subtractive Wall Art
Owner: The GPT Group
Nominated by: The GPT Group
32 Smith Subtractive Wall Art
The Public Wall Mural demonstrates the collaboration with Darug community to celebrate and recognise their thriving culture and community as this helps build understanding and shared pride in the Parramatta community. 32 Smith brings people together, with connections to the river, to the city and to tomorrow.
All Our Boys
Owner: Deicorp
Nominated by: TURNER
All Our Boys
‘All Our Boys’ is located at the entrance to the Highline Development in Westmead, former site of St Vincent’s Boys’ Home. A transformation of the traditional, suburban gate; the paper-like sheets of mirrored pillars represent the boys who lived there, and the history of the home as a book-binding facility.
Burwood Brickworks Shopping Centre ceiling mural & outer facade artwork
Owner: Frasers Property Australia
Nominated by: Frasers Property Australia
Burwood Brickworks Shopping Centre ceiling mural & outer facade artwork
Burwood Brickworks Shopping Centre makes a bold statement towards reconciliation. Frasers Property commissioned Indigenous artist Mandy Nicholson to create a striking artwork spanning 1,700sqm across the ceiling and facade, connecting the site to its traditional heritage, reminding us of the depth of Wurundjeri culture and its relevance in contemporary society.
'Chandelier Lane' for Stockland Wetherill Park
Owner: Stockland Corporation Limited
Nominated by: Stockland Corporation Limited
'Chandelier Lane' for Stockland Wetherill Park
“Chandelier Lane” is an immersive kinetic installation by Office Feuerman in the new Eat Street in Stockland Wetherill Park, it highlights the unique intersection of cultures in the City of Fairfield. It reappropriates the domestic and cultural symbol of the chandelier that lights many meals shared between families and friends.
Fishermans Bend 2021
Owner: Woolworths Group (Fabcot Pty Ltd)
Nominated by: Woolworths Group (Fabcot Pty Ltd)
Fishermans Bend 2021
George Rose’s mural depicts a topographical map of Fishermans Bend before the Yarra River redirection in 1857. Colourful lines brightly represent the natural systems of the land and the new formations of life to represent our rich cultural history, paying homage to the building’s past.
Greetings, Flowers, Ping Pong 1000
Owner: Frasers Property Australia
Nominated by: Frasers Property Australia
Greetings, Flowers, Ping Pong 1000
There are three major public art components at Ed.Square: Greetings, Flowers and Ping Pong 1000. Each plays an integral role in reinforcing identity and creating belonging in the community, connecting it to its environment, its past and its future, while emphasising the Town Centre’s status as a regional destination.
Interchange Pavilion
Owner: Mirvac
Nominated by: Mirvac
Interchange Pavilion
Mirvac and artist Chris Fox have interwoven contemporary design innovation and heritage considerations to realise Interchange Pavilion, a landmark public artwork in the heart of South Eveleigh. The Pavilion provides a unique point of connection and exchange, paying homage to the rich social, industrial and Indigenous history of its site.
Quay Quarter Tower: Olafur Eliasson, Roof for stray thoughts Quay Quarter Lanes: Jonathan Jones, Remembering Arabanoo
Owner: Dexus Wholesale Office Fund (DWOF) 50% owner Mirvac Wholesale Office Fund (MWOF) 50% owner
Nominated by: AMP Capital
Quay Quarter Tower: Olafur Eliasson, Roof for stray thoughts Quay Quarter Lanes: Jonathan Jones, Remembering Arabanoo
Quay Quarter Tower is home to "Roof for stray thoughts', a monumental sculpture on the rooftop podium of Quay Quarter Tower. 'Remembering Arabanoo' is comprised of five unique artwork elements embedded into the architecture of the Quay Quarter Lanes.
Resources
Owner: Centa Group. Developed by Woolworths Group
Nominated by: Woolworths Group
Resources
‘Resources’, by artist Casey Coolwell-Fisher a Quandamooka, Nunukul woman of Minjerribah, represents the Albert River, which provides the community with resources. Smaller rivers at the top and bottom of the design are outlets to the main river, while motifs along the top represent the community. The piece stands at 8mx38m.
'To Dance - Wakakirra'
Owner: TAFE NSW
Nominated by: TAFE NSW
'To Dance - Wakakirra'
TAFE NSW's CLCs all feature local Aboriginal artwork that represents the artist’s history and story. Each project involved selecting an indigenous artist from each community to create, share and install their artworks at a CLC location. The artwork is part of our commitment to connect with indigenous communities and country.
Visy Glass Murals, Spotswood
Owner: Cadence Property Group
Nominated by: Cadence Property Group
Visy Glass Murals, Spotswood
Visy Glass in Spotswood breaks the mould of traditional industrial design, featuring uniquely designed murals of magnificent scale from celebrated street artists Kitt Bennett and Georgia Hill. The artwork thoughtfully pays homage to the history and industrial heritage of Spotswood, modern elements throughout are a nod to the future.
Wesley Place Public Art Project
Owner: Charter Hall
Nominated by: Charter Hall
Wesley Place Public Art Project
The $1.5m Public Art project at Wesley Place is unique in its scale, intricacy and approach. A highly integrated, diverse and transformative art program connects the site’s rich heritage with its future. Bringing together 6 leading Australian artists to achieve a thought-provoking and engaging art experience through the 1ha precinct.
