Paths of Many
Image source City of Belmont
Artist: Stuart Green
Asset Type: Sculpture, Metalwork
Year of Work: 2020
Location: Belmont Community Hub – Library and Museum, 213 Wright Street
Provenance: City of Belmont
Description: Welded and Powder Coated aluminium
Group Settlers Horse & Carriage Sculpture
Image source Margaret River Art Trails
Artist: Unknown
Asset Type: Sculpture, Metalwork
Year of Work: Unknown
Location: Pioneer Park
Provenance: Shire of Augusta Margaret River
Description: The Group Settlers’ story is one of extraordinary hard work and hardship.
In the years following World War I, Western Australia’s population centred largely around Perth and the Goldfields, and the state was in dire need of farmers. Meanwhile in England, post-war unemployment was sky high.
The two governments created the Group Settlement Scheme – a promise of farmland and opportunity in sunny Western Australia.
Nearly 6000 Brits arrived, full of hope but few with farming experience. Their task was to clear forests, fence off farms and build homes on their allotted plots. It was backbreaking work, and women toiled just as hard as the men.
A decade later and nearly half the settlers had abandoned their blocks, starving and in poverty.
This artwork commemorates the Group Settlers, their hardships and heartbreak.
Free as a Cow
Image source Margaret River Art Trails
Artist: Ron Roozen
Asset Type: Sculpture
Year of Work: 2010
Location: Pioneer Park
Provenance: Shire of Augusta Margaret River
Description: The gleaming gold statue, nicknamed Rump on a Stump, is a tongue in cheek take on Free as a Bird, the once controversial sculpture at Laurance Wines (now Frui Momento at Cherubino).
It was created for the 2010 Cow Parade and skilfully erected in Pioneer Park, Cowaramup.
Cow Parade is the world’s largest public art event. Started in 1999 in Chicago, it has been held in all major cities around the world. It is a fundraising project whereby local artists buy a cow and paint or decorate it and display it in the city. The cows are auctioned after the event and all proceeds go to local charities.
Note: contrary to popular belief, Cowaramup is named after the purple crowned lorikeet – or Cowara in local Wadandi dialect – and not cows.
Funded by the Shire of Augusta Margaret River
Banksia Sculpture
Image source Margaret River Art Trails
Artist: Alan Meyburgh
Asset Type: Sculpture, Metalwork
Year of Work: 2017
Location: Pioneer Park
Provenance: Shire of Augusta Margaret River
Description: Every component has a story, and the banksia nuts are sculpted from an old car bonnet supplied by Nocker in the local wrecking yard.
Inspired by the artist’s love of the environment, especially the walk trails that meander through bushland around Margaret River.
It’s a timely reminder to leave no trace and only take photos as you admire the native flora and fauna of the region.
Cowara Bird
Image source Margaret River Art Trails
Artist: Alan Meyburgh
Asset Type: Sculpture
Year of Work: 2018
Location: Cowaramup Main Street
Provenance: Shire of Augusta Margaret River
Description: This sculpture celebrates the town of Cowaramup and its namesake, the cowara bird.
The idea was conceived by Nicola from the Black Sheep Deli (now closed) and sculptor Alan Meyburgh who wanted visitors to be aware that the town was named after a beautiful bird and not a cow.
Cowara is the name given by the Wadandi people for the purple-crowned lorikeet, a small bird found high in the crowns of trees in nearby forest.
Amphitheatre Wall
Image source Margaret River Art Trails
Artist: Ian Dowling
Asset Type: Sculpture, Mosaic
Year of Work: 2001
Location: Margaret River Library, Fearn Avenue
Provenance: Shire of Augusta Margaret River
Description: The blue tiled wall curves through the Heritage Garden, marking the space between the Margaret River Community Centre and Library.
The tiles are ceramic, cast in moulds made from the original hand sculpted models.
The artist brought the patterns, colours and gentle wave of the ocean to the centre of town with this sculpted wall.
Life-sized Wedge-tailed Eagle
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Artist: Alan Meyburgh
Asset Type: Sculpture, Metalwork
Year of Work: Unknown
Location: Margaret River Main Street
Provenance: Shire of Augusta Margaret River
Description: The wedge tailed eagle is Australia’s largest bird of prey, and is often seen soaring high overhead, its diamond shaped tail and sheer size giving it away.
Once hunted to near extinction by farmers fearful of losing stock, this eagle is now protected and the population is flourishing.
Sculpted in recycled wood, steel, reo bar and wire, this eagle is swooping back to its nest and egg. An old clawfoot bath and electricity pole are reminiscent of rustic farms of yesteryear, maybe referencing the dangers once faced by large birds.
Wave Wall
Image source Margaret River Art Trails
Artist: Kashmir Rouw
Asset Type: Sculpture
Year of Work: 2004
Location: Surfers Point, Prevelly
Provenance: Shire of Augusta Margaret River
Description: Intersecting two iconic coastal spots – the River Mouth and Mainbreak – Wave Wall symbolises a place of community, where many seek to connect, conquer and achieve their surfing nirvana, or to simply soak up the natural beauty of the region.
Inspired by the ocean and carved from local limestone, this bold piece marks the entry to Surfers Point.
It explores the concept of cantilevered stones protruding in three directions to form the fluid curves of a wave or perhaps the bow of a boat.
Funded by the Shire of Augusta Margaret River
Layla
Image source Margaret River Art Trails
Artist: Russell Sheridan
Asset Type: Sculpture, Metalwork
Year of Work: 2013
Location: River Mouth, Prevelly
Provenance: Shire of Augusta Margaret River
Description: 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 by Layla for one more breath of life.
Dandelions
Image source Margaret River Art Trails
Artist: Paula Cristoffanini, Nigel Lullfitz
Asset Type: Sculpture, Metalwork
Year of Work: 2017
Location: Reuther Park
Provenance: Shire of Augusta Margaret River
Description: It’s easy to imagine the breeze catching this dandelion, launching hundreds of tiny seeds into the wind.
Sculpted by two local artists as part of the Shire of Augusta Margaret River’s Plinth program which created artworks to be displayed in parklands throughout the shire.
It was conceived to provide a series of strong formal vertical lines and organic shapes to complement the local environment. The sculptures reference a signifier, balloons, alliums and dandelions in an abstract way. These were chosen as symbols of a gathering point, of celebration, of the joy of gardening and food growing, of survival and even of magic.
The work consists of three elements of varying sizes placed in a group. Each puff ball is slightly different and the poles are bent to add to the naturalistic feel of the dandelions.
A Family Outing
Image source Margaret River Art Trails
Artist: Jordan Sprigg
Asset Type: Sculpture, Metalwork
Year of Work: 2021
Location: Childcare Centre, Fearn Avenue
Provenance: Shire of Augusta Margaret River
Description: Set outside a local childcare centre, this sculpture aptly depicts a western grey kangaroo mother taking her joey out for an afternoon hop. Who’s peeking out of her pouch?
Constructed from recycled scrap metal, retired tools and machinery parts sourced from the eastern wheatbelt.
People of River: Wooditjup Bilya River
Image source Margaret River Art Trails
Artist: Miranda Aitken, Diane Hunter
Asset Type: Sculpture, Print, Poetry
Year of Work: 2014, reworked in 2020
Location: Margaret River HEART, Wallcliffe Road
Provenance: Shire of Augusta Margaret River
Description: This vibrant piece incorporates the contemplative words of local poet Miranda Aitken with the artwork background a print of an oil painting by Diane Hunter.
It is a lyric poem uniting all who have stood still by the Wooditjup Bilya (Margaret River) and its importance to the Wadandi people.
The artwork contains colours of the local environment – greens and blues with dashes of yellow. The panels allow light to shine through evoking watery elements and movement.
In 2014 the poem was originally printed on a painted background into a single rectangle of digiglass and located at the corner of Bussell Highway and Churchill Avenue. In 2020, following the redevelopment of the Cultural Centre into Nala Bardip Mia – Margaret River HEART, the piece was reworked into five Perspex panels and relocated to the Margaret River HEART gardens.
Rail and Relics
Image source Shire of Manjimup
Artist: The Manjimup Men’s Shed
Asset Type: Sculpture
Year of Work: Unknown
Location: Graphite Rd, Manjimup WA
Provenance: Shire of Manjimup
Description: The Manjimup Men's Shed have undertaken restoration works on the rail carriages.
Sandblasting and repainting of the locomotive and steam hauler (Willamette) is complete.
The locomotive and steam hauler have been relocated to their new position on the disused rail corridor.
The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) donated some logs and earth works to complete the log landing formation.
Image source Michael Bateman
Pemberton Artscape
Image source Tripadvisor
Artist: Pemberton Arts Group, Mark Grey-Smith, Joanna Box, Anna Czerkasow, Jeanette Evill, Lillian Johnson, Gwynneth Jefferyes, Suzanne Fellows, Renata Suckling, Marilyn Gibson, Debra Bettoni
Asset Type: Sculpture
Year of Work: 2013
Location: Pemberton Community Arts Hub, Balang Miya, Brockman St, Pemberton WA 6260
Provenance: Shire of Manjimup
Description: This major public art work, 80 metres in length, has been designed and created by local artists in partnership with the Shire of Manjimup. The inspiration for the concept is the original and beautiful forest landscape and the life within it. The Artscape emphasizes the synergy between the town and its environment.
It has been a community project led by the Pemberton Arts Group with the support of many people from the local district whose assistance has been greatly appreciated. The project which started in February 2011 was completed by May 2013.
The unique concept of dual screens with internal lighting was developed by Mark Grey-Smith. Joanna Box designed the dividing panels and the idea for the children’s work. Anna Czerkasow, PAG Chairperson, assisted throughout the project. Each artist brought their own style and focus to the forest theme. The structure was fabricated and installed by Mark Grey-Smith and Joel Lawrence.
Communty Tiles
Image source Donna Williams
Artist: Donna Willaims, Taleah, Sienna Ugle, Violett Tompsett, Marline, Tyler Williams. Wanslea Playgroup, Sisters Stand Tall, SAC Ladies Group.
Asset Type: Sculpture
Year of Work: 2019
Location: Allison Hartman Gardens, Albany
Provenance: City of Albany
Description: Community Tiles by Donna Williams Noongar community artist, Taleah, Sienna Ugle,Violet Tompsett, Marline, and Tyler Williams. Other tiles completed by Wanslea playgroup and Sisters Stand Tall, SAC ladies group.
Mokare
Image source Hughesdarren
Artist: Terry Humble
Asset Type: Sculpture
Year of Work: 1997
Location: Allison Hartman Gardens, Albany
Provenance: City of Albany
Description: Cast Bronze.
Tin Hourse Highway
Image source Stephanie Rae
Artist: Unknown
Asset Type: Sculpture
Year of Work: Unknown
Location: Lake Grace Road, east of the town of Kulin.
Provenance: Shire of Kulin
Description: The Tin Horse ‘Highway’ is a 15 kilometre stretch of road in Western Australia which heads east from the town of Kulin out to the Kulin Bush Races Track at Jilakin Rock. The roads official name is the Gorge Rock -Lake Grace Road.
Whilst the majority of tin horses are found on the Tin Horse Highway, you will also find many equally impressive and imaginative tin horses along other roads in the Kulin Shire and in Kulin town. All tin horses in the region contribute to the Tin Horse Highway story and reflect the vibrant, good humoured community who have built them.
There are currently over 70 tin horses displayed on the Tin Horse Highway, in the town site of Kulin and along other roads to Kulin.
Image source Shire of Kulin
The Valley Frame
Image source Shire of Dardanup
Artist: Andrew Frazer
Asset Type: Sclupture
Year of Work: 2023
Location: Pull-in bay on Pile Road
Provenance: Shire of Dardanup
New Pasture
Image source Shire of Mundaring
Artist: Matt Bonsack
Asset Type: Sculpture
Year of Work: 2023
Location: Bullsbrook Community Centre
Provenance: Shire of Mundaring
Re-Leaf
Image source Shire of Mundaring
Artist: Chris Dolbel
Asset Type: Sculpture
Year of Work: 2022
Location: Gidgegannup Recreation Club
Provenance: Shire of Mundaring
Description: The ever-evolving rusty patina & pitted skin of the metal resembles the variegated veins of a Eucalyptus leaf. Individually they show the beauty found in every leaf. Together they are a story of re-growth, signifying the shared & differentiated beauty of the Australian flora that emerges out of the bushfire ashes.