Deco Totem
Artist: Mark Datodi
Asset Type: Sculpture
Year of Work: 2019
Location: 73 Park Steet
Provenance: City of South Perth
Description: Mark Datodi’s art practice explores ideas relating to suburbia and the impact of urban
expansion. His works combine sculptural elements and patters, which often originate from an amalgamation of street patterns and West Australian native bushland. Over the last 20 years
Mark Datodi has immersed himself in public art projects, sometimes in collaboration with other
artists, creating an impressive series of work across Western Australia.
The starting point for the Deco Totem design process was the architectural Art Deco aesthetic
of the building. Importantly, in reference to the building itself, the artwork form opens at its
height and leads the eye upwards to the building’s roof garden, which forms a ‘green link’
between the building, McDougall Park and the surrounding streetscape.
The leaf-like forms of the artwork are symbolic; the leaf is a symbol of hope, renewal and
revival. The leaf pattern references the beauty and precision in the repetitive forms of plants in
the natural world, the spread of tree branches, the shape of leaves, the flow of leaf veins and
linkages of the cells. Everything is in systematic harmony.
The gestural geometry of the sculptural work shows leaves that twist and overlap organically
and rhythmically upward featuring stylised patterning on these elements reinforcing the Art
Deco language of the work. The patterns cast shadows that will change with changes in light,
and create patterns and movement over the day and at night, as they have been ground lit.
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You Are My Soul (Anta Ruwhi)
Artist: Ayad Alqaragholli
Year of Work: 2020
Location: 7 Mary Street
Description: The concept for You Are My Soul (Anta Ruwhi) arose from my observations of the natural flora and fauna and richness of the environment in the South Perth area. After migrating from Iraq in 2005 I undertook
further studies in visual arts at Curtin University. Regularly driving along the South Perth foreshore I
frequently observed the abundance of bird life and in particular pelicans. These intriguing birds
embodied for me a freedom of spirit and resonated personally as a parallel of my freedom and new beginnings in my adopted country of Australia.
The two human figures, a man and woman pay homage to the multicultural tapestry of the South Perth community and how this blend of people live, love and interact. My very first ferry trip across the Swan River to South Perth allowed me to reflect on the people of this community. I noticed that many of the people around me as I stepped onshore in South Perth were couples, young and old, strolling happily and openly displaying love and affection. It is this human element; the soulmate connection that I
depict and reflect in this sculpture. The people who comprise the diverse South Perth community are enriched by the natural environment and their freedom to enjoy this abundant landscape. I hope that my sculpture will embody the positive values of life and that the wider audience who view my sculpture will feel uplifted and blessed as did I with my first experiences of this area.
Asset Type: Sculpture
Provenance: City of South Perth
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100 Years, Even - L'art pour l'art
Artist: Paul Caporn & Ahmad Abas
Year of Work: 2018
Location: 21 Mends Street
Asset Type: Integrated Work
Provenance: City of South Perth
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Untitled by Eveline Kotai
Artist: Eveline Kotai
Year of Work: 2018
Location: 1 Stone Street
Asset Type: Integrated Work
Provenance: City of South Perth
Image Source City of South Perth
Aurelian Modulations
Artist: Jon Tarry
Asset Type: Sculpture, Architectural sculpture
Year of Work: 2018
Location: 96 Mill Point Road
Provenance: City of South Perth
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Once Was a Tree
Artist: Robin Yakinthou
Year of Work: 2018
Location: Wesley College (Science Building)
Asset Type: Sculpture
Provenance: City of South Perth
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Pinwheels, Windmills and Weathervanes
Artist: Jennie Nayton
Asset Type: Architectural sculpture
Year of Work: 2017
Location: 98 Mill Point Road
Provenance: City of South Perth
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Breeze
Artist: Stuart Green
Asset Type: Sculpture
Year of Work: 2001
Location: Judd Street Reserve, South Perth - Cnr Mill Point Road & Labouchere Road
Provenance: City of South Perth
Description: Commissioned by FINBAR. This work takes as its inspiration the movement light breezes on the adjoining water bodies, making the changing surface glisten and reflect the sky. The artwork form is both vessel and sail like, whilst its surface is reminiscent of the water surface.
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R/evolve
Artist: Ben Jones, Angela McHarrie, Tony Jones
Asset Type: Sculpture
Year of Work: 2021
Location: South Perth Foreshore, South Perth - Near River Wall, East of Mends Street Jetty
Provenance: City of South Perth
Description: This artwork symbolises ideas of change and movement associated with vehicular transport. It embodies modernist forms and materials that celebrate the past and look to the future.
This artwork is a joint commission celebrating the partnership between RAC and the City of South Perth supporting the achievement of the RAC Intellibus®, Australia’s first driverless and electric vehicle trial operating on public roads along the South Perth Foreshore.
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Chimera
Artist: Susan Flavell
Asset Type: Public Art
Year of Work: created in 2016, installed 2018
Location: Pioneer Park, Market Street
Provenance: City of Fremantle
Description: In Greek mythology, the chimera was a beast formed from parts of a lion, a goat and a dragon. The name lends itself to a variety of genetic mutations including patches of unique skin pigmentation, hair and odd eye colours in humans.
Although a loose interpretation of the chimera, Susan Flavell’s friendlier bronze chimera stands in clear view of Fremantle train station, welcoming travellers to Western Australia’s cappuccino strip.
Image Source: Eugene Scrivener (Museum of Perth)
Bon Scott Statue
Artist: Greg James
Asset Type: Sculpture
Year of Work: 2008
Location: Fishermans Harbour
Provenance: City of Fremantle
Description: The statue commemorates Bon Scott, who succumbed to alcohol poisoning in 1980.
Born in Scotland in 1946, Ronald Belford Scott emigrated to Australia with his family in 1952. As a child he grew up in the Perth suburb of Spearwood, later moving to London in the 1970’s where his band AC/DC battled for world recognition.
His ashes are scattered at the cemetery’s Garden of Remembrance where fans leave whisky on his birthday and the anniversary of his death.
Image source Eugene Scrivener (Museum of Perth)
Imprint (glass canopy element)
Artist: Milne & Stonehouse
Year of Work: 2017
Location: Manning Community Centre, Manning - Glass Canopy over Central Walkway
Description: “The landform, the wind rippling on plant and water surfaces, the tidal ebb and flow and the sky’s projection of colour and cloud make an indelible impression upon the environment of Manning, The artworks reflect this unique character and celebrate the area.”
Asset Type: Integrated Surface
Provenance: City of South Perth
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The Goal Keeper
Artist: Lorenna Grant
Year of Work: 2018
Location: Ernest Johnson Reserve, South Perth - NE of Entrance to John McGrath Hall and Pavilion
Asset Type: Sculpture
Provenance: City of South Perth
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Wetland Sculpture
Artist: Steve Tepper
Year of Work: 2011
Location: Wetland, Cygnia Cove, Waterford - Northern end of Boardwalk
Asset Type: Sculpture
Provenance: City of South Perth
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Group of Three Sculptures
Artist: Steve Tepper
Year of Work: 2011
Location: Wetland, Cygnia Cove, Waterford - Southern end of Boardwalk
Asset Type: Sculpture
Provenance: City of South Perth
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Entry Statement Sculptures
Artist: Tony Pankiw
Asset Type: Sculpture, Community collaboration
Year of Work: 2008
Location: Manning Road, Waterford - Median Strip, West of Centenary Avenue
Provenance: City of South Perth
Description: This project was collaboration with Clontarf Aboriginal College, the Noongar community of the South Perth region, Curtin University and the City of South Perth.
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The Magic Tree
Artist: Coral Lowry
Year of Work: 2006
Location: Windsor Park, South Perth - Near Heritage House
Description: “The idea behind the ‘Magic Tree’ was that it had been planted in the Park and, over time, morphed into a variety of animals,” she said. “This is no ordinary tree, as stemming from the tail-like trunk are leaves that certainly require a closer look, due to the different part of various animals that can be seen within each leaf. “I wanted the Tree to be a guessing game where children could try and work out the different types and parts of the animals embodied in it.”
Asset Type: Sculpture
Provenance: City of South Perth
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Como Jetty and Tram Artwork
Artist: Malcolm McGregor
Asset Type: Sculpture
Year of Work: 2002
Location: Melville Parade, Como - River side of Preston Street Intersection
Description: The artworks were commissioned by the Main Roads WA contractor, HWE Clough, during construction of the new bus way and footbridges on the Kwinana Freeway. The artwork was required to reflect the local identity of the Preston Street area within the freeway reserve and the new footbridge.
The sculptural work introduces the theme, which extends along the footbridge as paving elements till its conclusion at the viewing platform over the river.
The sculpture is partly constructed from timbers salvaged from the demolition of Wooloomoloo wharf in Sydney.
The barrier wall at the base of the bridge provides a backdrop to the sculpture and has been used by the artist to incorporate a signage element.
Provenance: City of South Perth
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