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Fractal Weave

Artist - David Jensz
Title - Fractal Weave
Medium - Copper pipe filled with concrete
Location - Civic
Owned and maintained by - Cultural Facilities Corporation (CFC)
Commissioned - 2006

Fractal Weave
Fractal Weave is made from two woven curved forms in copper piping and sits on the pedestal in front of the Canberra Theatre and the Civic Library. The sculpture has been described as a physical and symbolic manifestation of the interrelated aspects of our diverse culture and heritage.

Gather 100

Artist - Matthew Tobin
Title - Gather
Medium - Bronze and mosaic tile
Location - South Canberra
Owned and maintained by - Privately owned
Commissioned - 2007

Gather
These sculptures mark the entry to a popular Canberra shopping and cafe precinct - Manuka. They appear as a group of surreal vegetative forms crowned with oversized seed pods (referencing nearby Liquidamber trees).

Gathering Place

Artist - Wellspring with Brian Carrick
Title - Gathering Place
Medium - Wood, stone, ceramic tiles and gravel
Location - Tuggeranong
Owned and maintained by - artsACT
Commissioned - 2001

Gathering Place
This work contributes to a recreational and ceremonial place that is intended to encourage a locally-focussed, ongoing process of reconciliation between Aboriginal and non–Aboriginal people in the region. The four poles in the centre of the work are aligned with cardinal points: Ngunnawal to the East; Coming Together to the South; Reconciliation to the West and the Future, crowned by a wedge tailed eagle, to the North.

Ginninginderry_Light 100

Artist - Geoff Farquhar-Still
Title - Ginninginderry Light
Medium - Stainless steel, glass bead embeded concrete, powdercoated aluminium
Location - Gungahlin
Owned and maintained by - artsACT
Commissioned - 2013

Ginninginderry Light
Ginninginderry Light is an elegant stainless steel structure embedded with millions of tiny reflective glass beads designed to reflect light from the sun, the moon and even passing cars.

Gravity Circle

Artist - Haruyuki Uchida
Title - Gravity Circle
Medium - Stainless steel, magnet, paint
Location - Civic
Owned and maintained by - artsACT
Acquired - 2007

Gravity Circle
Gravity Circle consists of a series of bold geometric forms arranged to evoke a feeling of carefully balanced energy or poise. The artwork's brushed stainless steel and bright crimson finish alludes to an elemental purity or essence. The large central element of the artwork balances across a narrow edge and references the scales of justice in the setting of the ACT Magistrate's Court.

Habitat

Artist - Martin Moore
Title - Habitat
Medium - Bronze, marine turpentine
Location - North Canberra
Owned and maintained by - artsACT
Commissioned - 2010

Habitat
This group of nine sculptures sensitively portray a range of animals that are endemic to the ACT. Acorns are included as a playful reference to Ainslie's well established oak trees. Habitat reflects on this area's close proximity to the Mount Ainslie Nature Reserve and the daily experience of seeing native wildlife interact with an exotic treescape.

Harmonies is a sculptural site marker that pays homage to Australia’s musical heritage by celebrating Dame Nellie Melba. Artist - Jennifer Jones and Phillip Nizette
Title - Harmonies
Medium - Stainless steel
Location - Belconnen
Owned and maintained by - artsACT
Commissioned - 2008

Harmonies
Harmonies is a sculptural site marker that pays homage to Australia’s musical heritage by celebrating Dame Nellie Melba.

Here and Now Artist - Anna Eggert
Title - Here and Now
Medium - Stainless steel mesh
Location - Civic
Owned and maintained by - artsACT
Commissioned - 2011

Here and Now
Comprising eight figures made of an architectural steel mesh, installed in a group of three and a group of five. Dynamic moire patterns are created through the layering of mesh and light.

Honeyeater small

Artist - Phil Nizette and Jennifer Jones
Title - Honey Eater Rising
Medium - Laser cut and painted steel
Location - North Canberra
Owned and maintained by - Transport Canberra and City Services (TCCS)
Acquired - 2009

Honey Eater Rising
This artwork depicts the Honey Eater bird rising up over the water at Billabong Park in North Watson.

House Proud

Artist - Neil Roberts
Title - House Proud
Medium - Neon light
Location - Civic
Owned and maintained by - Cultural Facilities Corporation (CFC)
Commissioned - 1997

House Proud
Crowning the circular Playhouse theatre, this blue and white neon word game is one of Canberra’s highest profile public artworks. A series of words precede the word ‘house’.


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