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Margaret River Main Street Public Art 1. Give and Take Mural Artist: Ian Mutch and Kyle Hughes-Odgers Title: Give and Take Year installed: 2013 Technique/materials: Outdoor Acrylic, Aerosol and markers Funded by: Royalties for Regions Super Town Funding Ownership: Shire of Augusta Margaret River This brightly painted mural is on the wall between IGA and the visitor’s center and is a collaboration between Ian Mutch and Kyle Hughes-Odgers. It is a narrative based artwork portraying nature's life cycle and the gift of water. In a place where much of our leisure time is spent in and around the river and ocean the artwork celebrates the relationship we have with our environment, as both a resource and enjoyment.

Shire of Augusta Margaret River Public Art Collection August 2014

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2. People of the River Poem Artist: Miranda Aitken (poetry) and Diane Hunter (artwork) Title: People of River: Bilya River Song Year installed: 2013 Technique/materials: Perspex, steel Funded by: Royalties for Regions Super Town Funding Ownership: Shire of Augusta Margaret River This piece incorporates the contemplative words of local poet Miranda Aitken and the artwork of Diane Hunter. It is a lyric poem unites all who have stood still by river and can be found on the corner of Bussell Highway and Churchill Avenue.

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3. Water in the Environment Artist: Elaine Clocherty Title: Untitled Year installed: 2013 Technique/materials: Aggregate Rock Funded by: Royalties for Regions Super Town Funding Ownership: Shire of Augusta Margaret River Artist Elaine Clocherty’s work is representative of the movement of water as it flows through the town. It links the water in the streetscape with the Rain garden which purifies the water before entering the river. It is encapsulated in textural and color changes within the paving and the stone was sourced from Boodjidup River, near Margaret River’s first gold mine. See if you can spot it in the footpath.

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River mouth Public Art 4. Layla Artist: Russell Sheridan Title: Layla Year installed: 2013 Technique/materials: composite fibre and concrete Funded by: Royalties for Regions Super Town Funding Ownership: Shire of Augusta Margaret River ‘Layla’ the great granddaughter of surf God ‘Huey’ cares for all sea creatures and watches over those who enter the water. Layla swims the seas of the world and from time to time redirects lost surfers who have been pummelled into the depths below by large waves. Surfers finding themselves alone, helpless, lost in bubbles and turbulence have been steered to the surface again by Layla for one more breath of life.

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5. Youth Mural Artist: Rebecca Cool and the Margaret River Youth Advisory Council Title: Untitled Year installed: 2013 Technique/materials: Outdoor water based paints Funded by: Department for Communities Ownership: Shire of Augusta Margaret River This mural on the water tank at River mouth, Prevelly was painted by local artist Rebecca Cool and the members of the Margaret River Youth Advisory Council. The artwork is made up of twelve images that represent things that are valued by local youth.

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Surfers Point Public Art

6. Spiral Shelter

Artist: Kashmir Rouw Title: Spiral Shelter Year installed: 2013 Technique/materials: Stone, sand, cement, concrete Footings, F8-4 Trench mesh Funded by: Royalties for Regions Super Town Funding Ownership: Shire of Augusta Margaret River The shelter is modelled on the mirabilis shell spiral used as a template for creating the outer form. This shell-like form also merges with reference to the waves and the ocean. This correlation of waves and the breakdown of shells that formed the limestone have been formed on top of the granite substrate. It is a space for reflection and to develop an emotional connection to the environment and adjoining landscape, highlighting the geomorphological processes that have formed the coastline.

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7. Ripple & Swell Wall Artist: Ian Dowling Title: Ripple and Swell Year installed: 2013 Technique/materials: Concrete Funded by: Royalties for Regions Super Town Funding Ownership: Shire of Augusta Margaret River This textural piece explores the interaction in the water of smaller ripples bouncing off bays and shorelines, intersecting with the larger original swells lines. This is far from a scientific study, more of observation and contemplation while waiting for waves between sets.

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8. Eurybia Artist: Russell Sheridan Title: Eurybia Year installed: 2013 Technique/materials: Composite fibre and concrete Funded by: Royalties for Regions Super Town Funding Ownership: Shire of Augusta Margaret River Eurybia sits as the mascot of the headland, representing mastery over the seas. She also personifies human vulnerability and exhibits the excitement/fear of the challenge out there in the sea.

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Riflebutts Reserve Park Public Art 9. Rejuvenation Artist: Simon James Title: Rejuvenation Year installed: 2012 Technique/materials: Constructed with 16mm round steel bar, hot forged, welded and finished in a chemically patented zinc finish. Funded by: Bushfire Recovery Working Group Ownership: Shire of Augusta Margaret River “Rejuvenation” is a tribute to the resilience of the community and to the resilience of nature. It is symbolic of the regenerative and healing powers of both. The shell like base reflects our proximity to the ocean, and the uplifting spiritual benefit that its untouched beauty continually brings us. The spiral pattern has long been associated with the cycles of time, the seasons, and the cycles of birth, growth, death and rebirth. Some consider the spiral to be a symbol of our spiritual journey. It is also considered to represent the evolutionary process of learning and growing. The cycles of time are cycles of life.

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10. The Stick Artist: Russell Sheridan Title: The Stick Year installed: 2013 Technique/materials: Composite fire and concrete Funded by: Royalties for Regions Super Town Funding Ownership: Shire of Augusta Margaret River This sculpture celebrates man’s best friend. Dogs can sniff out cancer, they have led the blind, stood keeping vigil for their families all night and have been a welcoming friend at the end of a hard day. Not only that, they are willing play silly games with us. Located in one of the Shire’s dog exercise areas, this comical sculpture comments on this relationship.

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11. Riflebutts Amenities Mural Artist: Ian Mutch Title: Sunrise Sunset Year installed: 2013 Technique/materials: Aerosol paint Funded by: Royalties for Regions Super Town Funding Ownership: Shire of Augusta Margaret River From a distance the viewer sees a vibrant, energetic, abstract texture wrapping the wall. Flowing horizontal shapes, layered and organic, span the width of the structure. The design mirrors the rolling hill lines of the region's landscape. As you get closer, the artworks 'texture' reveals itself as a collection of smaller painted illustrations which closely represent the heritage of Riflebutts Reserve. Illustrations and shapes of the surroundings include waves, birds, kangaroos, rabbits, weather, whales, fish, turtles, snakes, river, smoke, native vegetation, leaves and trees. These represent themes of the traditional owners and are natural icons that still exist in the Reserve today.

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12. Totem Poles Artist: Mark Heussenstamm Title: Totem Poles Year installed: 2014 Technique/materials: Powder coated metal Funded by: Bushfire Recovery Working Group Ownership: Shire of Augusta Margaret River Built from the stumps of two Norfolk Island Pines that were damaged in the November 2011 bushfires, the trees were are believed to have been planted in the 1950’s by Dr Wilson of Margaret River. The totems have been decorated to celebrate the lives of some local inhabitants. The owl is to symbol the owl, “Swoop”, who used to hang out in the Norfolk Pine before the fire. The Osprey and fish tell the story of the local fishing birds, which also used these trees for observing.

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Gnarabup Public Art 13. Youth Mural Artist: Holly-Mae Emmerson and the Margaret River Youth Advisory Council Title: Untitled Year installed: 2014 Technique/materials: Outdoor paints Funded by: Bushfire Recovery Working Group Ownership: Shire of Augusta Margaret River

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14. Refuge Artist: Kashmir Rouw Title: Refuge Year installed: 2014 Technique/materials: Limestone and cement Funded by: Bushfire Recovery Working Group Ownership: Shire of Augusta Margaret River

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Cowaramup Public Art

15. Free as a Cow Artist: Ron Roozen Title: Free as a Cow Year installed: 2010 Technique/materials: Fibreglass Funded by: Shire of Augusta Margaret River Ownership: Shire of Augusta Margaret River

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Library Public Art 16. Trellis Theatre Wall Artist: Ian Dowling Title: Trellis Theatre Wall Year installed: 2001 Technique/materials: Blue Tiled Wall Funded by: Federally funded through the Centenary of Federation Ownership: Shire of Augusta Margaret River

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17. Hand Mosaic Artist: Jenny Hump Title: Untitled Year installed: 2001 Technique/materials: Ceramic mosaic in paving Funded by: Federally funded through the Centenary of Federation Ownership: Shire of Augusta Margaret River

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18. Windmill Sculpture Artist: Jon Denaro Title: Untitled Year installed: 1999 Technique/materials: Steel, Cast Aluminium Funded by: Margaret River Community Resource Centre Ownership: Margaret River Community Resource

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Youth Precinct Public Art 19. Zone Room Mural Artist: Margaret River Youth Advisory Council Title: Untitled Year installed: 2006 Technique/materials: Outdoor paints Funded by: Unknown Ownership: Shire of Augusta Margaret River

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20. Limestone sculptures Artist: Kashmir Rouw Title: Sun, Moon and Stars Year installed: 2004 Technique/materials: Limestone Funded by: Healthway Ownership: Shire of Augusta Margaret River

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21. Sun Sculpture Artist: Heussenstamms Title: Unknown Year installed: 2000 Technique/materials: Steel Funded by: Unknown Ownership: Shire of Augusta Margaret River

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Cultural Precinct Public art

22. Cascading Shelter Artist: Tony Pankiw Title: Cascading Shelter: Shadows of the Forest Year installed: 2011 Technique/materials: Aluminium and steel Funded by: Shire of Augusta Margaret River Ownership: Shire of Augusta Margaret River The shelter is inspired by the Augusta-Margaret River environment. The roofline of the structure has been designed to capture rainwater and feed it into the adjacent rain garden. It also provides a welcomed sun shaded sitting area.

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23. Forest Stand Artist: Monique Tippett Title: Forest Stand Year installed: 2011 Technique/materials: Local Stone and Solid Jarrah Funded by: Shire of Augusta Margaret River Ownership: Shire of Augusta Margaret River

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24. Ian Dowling Sculptures Artist: Ian Dowling Title: Intervention in the Natural Landscape by Human Endeavour Year installed: 2014 Technique/materials: Concrete and ceramic tiles Funded by: Community Donations Ownership: Shire of Augusta Margaret River The intent of these artworks is to commemorate the use of the Cultural Centre as the Evacuation Centre during the November 2011 Margaret River Fires, and to honour the organisations and individuals who played a part in helping those impacted by the fires and recognise the Margaret River Cultural Centre of an important hub in the district.