Darebin Permanent Public Art Collection

Darebin has 30 public artworks in its permanent collection including sculptures, mosaics, murals and installation. You can find these works on the interactive map below.

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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.

Darebin Permanent Public Art Collection

The Nest - David Bell and Gary Tippett

The Connection - Michael Snape

Untitled 8/73 - Reg Parker

Three Follies - Bush Projects (Sarah Hicks & Bonnie Grant)

Homage to Victorian First Peoples - Ray Thomas

Fairfield Industrial Dog Object (FIDO)

Koori Mural

The Source - Adrian Mauriks

Narrandjeri Stadium Commission - Esther Stewart

Westgarth precinct public art

The Eye On High - Simon Normand

The Gathering - Irianna Kanellopolou

The Dance - Arhonda Orestia

Snake - Cathy Adams

Meeting Place - Wendy Watjera Berick

Petals - Arhonda Orestia

Vessel - Arhonda Orestia

Windows - Arhonda Orestia

Mosaic - Irianna Kanellopolou

Northcote Wayfinding Project Inlay - Helen Bodycomb

Ornamental Grille - Carla Van Laar

Sailing Down the Steps - Simon Normand

Well Place Preston

Remnant Bush Rock Wall

Blue Orchid

The Ramp