Monday, December 20, 2010

Placemaking public art on library wall

Some time ago I posted on the fact that I had been selected to work with the Beerwah Resource Centre to design a piece of art work for a 12x4m wall at the entrance to the Beerwah Library. The work was to be constructed by the Beerwah Resource Centre out of recycled material (mainly corrugated iron); and to be installed by the Sunshine Coast Council. Well the work is finished and installed.
Beerwah library Christmas art 2010 - designed by Barry Smith

Beerwah library Christmas art 2010 - designed by Barry Smith


It is quite big and colourful - Christmassy without being OTT. The mountains represent the local Glasshouse Mountains; the children are filled with joy; the stars both represent the stars of Christmas but also connect the piece; and the book has cut out words such as celebrate, family etc.

8 comments:

  1. oh wow! wow! wow! that's COOL!! and it's BIG!! it's so wonderful to see your own art piece in a public area isn't it? i guess you must be so use to it, but for small crafters like me ... it's intriguing. i probably never know how it feels like to exhibit my work!

    and i love your new look! and the navigation bar on top :)

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  2. I haven't seen this yet in the flesh but it looks absolutely fantastic! Congrats on such a fabulous public expression of your design F

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  3. this is really upbeat public art. i bet the kids love it.

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  4. All Thanks for your comments - I have yet to see it in the 'flesh' - but am told it looks huge and colourful - it was meant to excite children so hope it does that. B

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  5. Looks great Barry, wonderful design. Happy Christmas season and all the best for the coming year. Carol xx

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  6. Great work B.

    Sending you yuletide greetings.

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  7. Great work of art you've done wel, great design, happy, colourfull ect.

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  8. All - thanks - yes it adds to the colour of Christmas. May we all have a safe and joy-filled Christmas period. Go well. B

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Comments are welcomed - it is good to connect with fellow travellers.