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Date published: 12/05/2013
A series of public artwork by Kidogo artists Deborah Bonar, Wendy Hayden and Joanna Robertson has enlivened Australand's Port Coogee development.
Managed by Artsource Consultancy, the striking glass installation aims to represent the Nyoongar people's connection with the land and their movement through the local Beeliar wetlands.
Seven brightly-coloured ceramic glass pieces are laid into the ground and surrounded by relocated grass trees, which are considered extremely important in Nyoongar culture for their bush medicine qualities and the shelter they provide.
Port Coogee Development Director Julian Urquhart said it was fantastic to see the outcome.
“The process took over two years with Australand contributing over $150,000 towards the project, but the outcome speaks for itself. Port Coogee and the City of Cockburn have these unique pieces of art which are true assets to the community. Well done to all involved.”
The artwork is positioned in three parks in Port Coogee, representing meeting places and it was hoped they would become a focal point for the local community.
“Stunning works such as these add a focal point in the parks, calling visitors to come over and enjoy the designs and read the stories," Joanna Robertson, Director of Kidogo Art Institute said.
"We think the artworks contribute greatly to the appreciation and respect of indigenous culture. Each piece tells a story and we have written the story around the artworks so everyone can enjoy reading them in the abstract paintings."
Beverley Iles, Artsource Consultancy Manager said "This artwork really brings together the history of the area with the current landscape."
Mr Urquhart said the artwork added to the vibrancy of the Port Coogee development, particularly because it linked past uses of the land with the current interactive setting between the community and the coast.
Cockburn Mayor Logan Howlett the artwork was truly inspiring. “The designs, depth of colour and vibrancy will provide visitors to the locality with a unique experience and a point of conversation for years to come, Mr Howlett said.
“Congratulations to the artists who have truly produced masterpieces reflecting our rich indigenous history in an amazing family orientated setting.
“Parents and grandparents, stand by for an unwavering series of questions about each piece of art and watch as the children delight in bringing the stories alive as they skip, jump and run around the parklands – a real connection to mother earth and stories of times past.”
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