The Nest - David Bell and Gary Tippett Darebin Parklands, Yarana Road, Alphington 3078 The symbolic egg form at the heart of this design echoes the hope for recovery and new life, and for the rebirth of the land.
The Connection - Michael Snape Darebin City Council, corner of High Street and Gower Street, Preston 3072 A curving stainless steel sculpture of linked human figures, The Connection depicts many people coming together in an animated, alive way, the separate components becoming one.
Untitled 8/73 - Reg Parker Preston Library, 266 Gower St, Preston 3072 This sculpture of oxidized mild steel fabricated into six rectangular blocks of unequal size, is an example of a classic formalist work by one of the early practitioners of the style in Australia.
Three Follies - Bush Projects (Sarah Hicks & Bonnie Grant) Ray Bramham Gardens, Preston 3072 Three Follies are a series of three structures made from recycled brick and concrete. The artwork reconnects residents to the isolated island oasis of Ray Bramham Gardens by providing an interactive work which honours the botanical theme of the park while subtly referencing both the site’s industrial history and the local vernacular suburban architecture.
Homage to Victorian First Peoples - Ray Thomas Northcote Town Hall, 189 High Street, Northcote 3070 A large, vibrant painted bas relief mural. The mural was created by local indigenous artist, Ray Thomas (born Melbourne 1960, Gunnai, Barlijan Family), and is an iconographic recognition of ancient lineage and celebrates a respect for people and country.
Fairfield Industrial Dog Object (FIDO) Station Street Fairfield (at Railway Crossing), Fairfield 3078 Alistair Knox, Jacqui Staude, Ian Sinclair, David Davies. FIDO talks to passers-by, wags its tail, wiggles its ears and lights up at night.
Koori Mural Corner of Miller Street and St Georges Road, Thornbury 3071 Megan Evans, Millie Yarran, Ian Johnson, Les Griggs, Elaine Trott and Ray Thomas. The Koori Mural has considerable historical and cultural significance and refers to the experiences of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, from early colonial history to the more recent struggle for social justice.
The Source - Adrian Mauriks Bundoora Park, 1069 Plenty Road, Bundoora 3083 Six white sculptural components: a tall bud-like form, a reclining form that refers to various kinds of animals.
Narrandjeri Stadium Commission - Esther Stewart Narrandjeri Stadium, Thornbury 3071 Esther Stewart's site-specific artwork responds to the unique light, space and architecture of Darebin City Council's Narrandjeri Stadium.
Westgarth precinct public art Westgarth Shopping Strip, Northcote 3070 Helen Bodycomb, Chris Rak & Enver Camdal. Installed in the Westgarth Shopping Strip, these series of artworks include aerial, street level and inlaid pieces.
The Eye On High - Simon Normand 325 High Street, Northcote 3070 This artwork consists of a large work formed like a sign outside the Stuzzi Restaurant. A large, stylised eye, with steel eyelashes, the work is constructed from steel and fibreglass.
The Gathering - Irianna Kanellopolou All Nations Park Separation Street, Northcote 3070 This work consists of three “piles of rock-like forms” set in straight vertical formations.
The Dance - Arhonda Orestia All Nations Park, Separation Street, Northcote 3070 This sculpture expresses and reflects Darebin’s cultural diversity and the history of the site.
Snake - Cathy Adams All Nations Park, Separation Street, Northcote 3070 This work represents “Mindi” the Red-Bellied Black Snake, who is regarded by the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation as a spirit of good fortune.
Meeting Place - Wendy Watjera Berick All Nations Park Separation Street, Northcote 3070 Wooden poles made from treated pine with painted designs in acrylic paint. The work also includes 12 Redgum “stepping stones” set into the ground in concrete pads.
Petals - Arhonda Orestia All Nations Park Separation St, Northcote 3070 Two petal-shaped forms made of galvanised steel. The petals represent voyage, destination and arrival to a new place.
Vessel - Arhonda Orestia All Nations Park Separation St, Northcote 3070 A boat-shaped structure made from galvanised steel with panels of copper riveted onto the surface of the structure. The design reflects Darebin’s cultural diversity and the history of the site.
Windows - Arhonda Orestia All Nations Park Separation St, Northcote 3070 Galvanised steel structures shaped like doors or windows with etched copper panels with images on them and patinated surface colour. The designs express and reflect Darebin’s cultural diversity and the history of the site, from the land of which the Wurundjeri are the traditional custodians, to brick works (Northcote Brick Company) and then finally as the Northcote Landfill.
Mosaic - Irianna Kanellopolou All Nations Park Separation St, Northcote 3070 Three mosaic forms present screen-printed images that represent a metaphoric melting pot of memories and dreams.
Northcote Wayfinding Project Inlay - Helen Bodycomb Claude St, Helen St and Turnbull Grove, Northcote 3070 The Northcote Wayfinding project inlays are approximately 10 ornate disks set into the footpath around Claude St, Helen St and Turnbull Grove, Northcote.
Ornamental Grille - Carla Van Laar 84 Arthur St, Fairfield 3078 This artwork consists of a steel sheet that has cut out decorative forms in it with coloured glass inlays. The work is fixed to the façade of the entrance walkway to the Fairfield Library and Community Centre.
Sailing Down the Steps - Simon Normand 12 Gooch St, Thornbury 3071 This artwork features two large boat forms with mosaic inlays. The mosaic inlays have been crafted by local primary school students. The “Sunken” boat represents the Merri Creek and some of its important elements as if seen through a magnifying glass.
Well Place Preston Preston Library, 266 Gower Street, Preston 3072 Velislav (Will) Georgiev, Zabelski Han & Victoria Roxburgh. Half horse, half human bronze sculpture. The work incorporates a water feature, and water slowly cascades from a bowl held by the human and offered to the horse.
Remnant Bush Rock Wall Sullivan Reserve, Blake Street, Reservoir 3073 Anderson Hunt, Cameron Robbins & Janine Stratton. This work is a large structure of stones, a cairn. It is constructed using volcanic rock from the area and has a number of metal plaques set into the sides of the rock structure.
Blue Orchid Cheddar Rd and Broadway St, Reservoir 3073 Anuradha Patel and Zabelski Han. The sculpture is a tree form and the seat is based on a leaf shape. History is evoked through the flora and fauna imagery, from Indigenous plants to those of the farms, back-yards and kitchen gardens of the area.
The Ramp 7 Prospect Hill Drive, Bundoora 3083 Caroline Beach, Adam Dettrick & Dale Stephens. The artwork is constructed of laser-etched, anodised aluminium squares. It graphically represents the history of the area in a series of overlays.