Public Art Commissions
Since moving to Perth in 2005 Don Walters has designed and fabricated various large scale public artwork commissions that have been sited in Perth and regional Western Australia. The works are bold colourful extensions of his work in other mediums. They always combine a strong aesthetic with an underlying narrative that is relevant to the site or the community.
Flock
Flock 2006 Timber steel and concrete H 1.5 x W 4 x D 12 meters. Situated at the entrance to Churchlands Green Perth Western Australia.
Collection: City of Stirling. Flock is constructed from timbers reclaimed from the site. It suggests a flock of birds about to scatter from either side of the walk path. The use of recycled timber makes a tangible reference the sites past, present and future.
Collection: City of Stirling. Flock is constructed from timbers reclaimed from the site. It suggests a flock of birds about to scatter from either side of the walk path. The use of recycled timber makes a tangible reference the sites past, present and future.
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Bloom
Bloom 2007 Timber steel and concrete H 2.5 x W 6 x D 20 meters. Situated in Old Nursery Park, Yanchep, Western Australia.
Collection: Capricorn Joint Venture. Bloom consists of 12 units, two at the entrance to Old Nursery Park and ten in a cluster on a slope that overlooks the grassed area. Inspired by flowers that open and burst into colour, Bloom makes reference to the sites former use as a garden nursery and supplier of plants to the Yanchep region.
Collection: Capricorn Joint Venture. Bloom consists of 12 units, two at the entrance to Old Nursery Park and ten in a cluster on a slope that overlooks the grassed area. Inspired by flowers that open and burst into colour, Bloom makes reference to the sites former use as a garden nursery and supplier of plants to the Yanchep region.
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Seasons 2008 Steel, concrete and lighting 4 units, each app. H 4 x D 2 x W 2 meters. Sited at Faulkner Park Belmont Perth Western Australia.
Collection: City of Belmont. Seasons is a work in 4 parts that relate to the seasons, Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter.
At night the works are illuminated from ground level and become lanterns that guide pedestrians from one side of the park to the other.
Collection: City of Belmont. Seasons is a work in 4 parts that relate to the seasons, Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter.
At night the works are illuminated from ground level and become lanterns that guide pedestrians from one side of the park to the other.
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Fold
Fold 2008 Steel, paint and concrete H 4.5 x W 1 x D 1 meters. Sited in Bunbury Western Australia. Collection: City of Bunbury.
Fold consists of 4 circles of steel that have increasingly complex folds and colour combinations as they rise. Each level is symbolic of Bunbury's history and development.
Fold consists of 4 circles of steel that have increasingly complex folds and colour combinations as they rise. Each level is symbolic of Bunbury's history and development.
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Ribbon 2009 Steel, paint and concrete H 3 x W 2 x D 1 meters. Sited at the entrance to the Wanneroo Showground Perth Western Australia.
Collection: City of Wanneroo. Ribbon takes its form from a show ribbon, folded into a W.
Collection: City of Wanneroo. Ribbon takes its form from a show ribbon, folded into a W.
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Dream 2010 Steel, paint and concrete H 2.5 x W 10 x D 2 meters. Sited at Girrawheen Primary School Perth Western Australia.
Collection: State Government of Western Australia. Dream is a playful and interactive work with a subtle message for the the children's future.
Collection: State Government of Western Australia. Dream is a playful and interactive work with a subtle message for the the children's future.
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