The Weeping Wall
Image source Eugene Scrivener (Museum of Perth)
Artist: Nola Farman, Marcelle George
Asset Type: Sculpture, Water feature, Plaque
Year of Work: 1998
Location: The Greenway, beneath Brook Street, East Perth
Provenance: City of Perth
Description: The curved limestone retaining wall not only ensures that a mature tree remains part of the new landscape, but also that the water artificially seeping through it reinforces the power and presence of water in this area of Perth.
The text talks about the abundance of food found in the Claisebrook wetland and how it was cooked in the past
The Source
Image source Eugene Scrivener (Museum of Perth)
Artist: Nola Farman
Asset Type: Sculpture, Water feature
Year of Work: 1998
Location: The Greenway, South Eastern corner of intersection of Royal Street and Fielder Street, East Perth
Provenance: City of Perth
Bandstand - Pagoda
Image source Eugene Scrivener (Museum of Perth)
Artist: Drago Dadich, Greg James
Asset Type: Monument, Sculpture, Water Feature, Public amenity
Year of Work: 1995
Location: Russell Square, Northbridge
Provenance: City of Perth
Description: The pagoda is a prominent feature of the busy Russell Square Park. The water features around the main body have not been used in a while but still contain several incorporated sculptures.
The pagoda is often used during events and festivals that are hosted in the park, including Perth’s Fringe Festival, Festival of Perth, and the Perth Pride Parade.