He says Looking Up will become an iconic addition to the tourism precinct and that “the scale and size of the polished stainless-steel sculpture will be a drawcard,” Fold II is made of corten steel, also known as weathered steel, which will develop a rusted earthy appearance over time when left to the natural elements.
He says the two international art pieces have their own distinctive appeal and message with both artists known for exploiting unusual materials to stimulate public interest and discussion. “The end result once all are in place will be one of the most complete arts precincts in the country and a major point of difference for Brisbane.”
“The Star’s commitment to art and cultural content has been unwavering,” Bacon says. Respected art figure Philip Bacon, who leads the Specialist Arts Advisory panel to curate the public art gallery for Queen’s Wharf Brisbane says “the inclusion of these two pieces from such internationally revered artists further highlights the quality and appeal of Queen’s Wharf Brisbane as a cultural destination.” Meanwhile a larger-than-life three-metre-high aluminium man created by Tom Friedman, called Looking Up, previously on display in New York’s Rockefeller Centre, will be showcased at the grassed riverfront space, The Landing. His Brisbane art dealers, directors of Onespace gallery at West End, John Stafford and Jodie Cox describe Robinson as “undoubtedly Australia’s leading Torres Strait Island public artist”.Īcross the river Antony Gormley’s Fold II will be a thought-provoking iron and steel sculpture depicting a couple in a tender embrace He got international attention (an estimated one billion viewers) when he designed the parade track for the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast.
“This beautiful sculpture will showcase Queensland First Nations culture to national and international visitors ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games,” Minister Enoch says.īrian Robinson says he is “extremely humbled to have been selected”. This curvaceous four-metre-high bronze sculpture focuses on seven flowering plants that grow in abundance across the state.Īrts Minister Leeanne Enoch says the work will tell “a story that connects the beauty of Queensland’s natural environment with First Nations culture and knowledge of country”. Queensland artist Brian Robinson has been selected to develop the commission (estimated to be worth more than $500,000) entitled Floriate for the location.
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