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Introducing Rain: Selected Quadrennial Public Artwork
Local art and design team Wills Projects, Laura Wills and Will Chessman, have been commissioned to create the fifth Quadrennial Public Artwork in the City of Norwood Payneham and St Peters.
The artwork, entitled ‘Rain’, tells the story of the local rain moth, which will be located on Osmond Terrace, at the intersection with William Street in Norwood.
The artwork celebrates the unique story of the invertebrate and conveys messages of the perception of time, connection to place, life cycles and fertility. The wings of the artwork become a canvas for a local narrative, floating above the ground with lacelike imagery interwoven into patterns of camouflage.
The ground plane is activated with a galaxy of lights and glowing caterpillars giving the viewer a simultaneous glimpse underground and into the night sky. A fable will also be created to assist in the sharing and translation of the artwork.
More about the collaborating creatives:
- Mick Shon and James Dodd - fabrication
- Violet Buckskin - Kaurna consultation
- Tom Moore, Jam Factory - glass casting
- Jennifer Mills and Elliat Rich - writing narrative
- Mark Stevens and Michael Moore - Entomologists
- Wes Maselli and Maselli Concrete Services - concrete and inlay consultation
- Andrew Menzies, Blubottle Lighting - lighting supply and design
- Sam Songailo - technical drawing and design development.
Website: Wills Projects
Instagram: @wills.projects
Osmond Terrace installation site
At its meeting on 3 February 2025, the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters selected Osmond Terrace as the site for its fifth Quadrennial Public Artwork Commission.
This major project will see the delivery of a large-scale, contemporary artwork that captures the character and creativity of our City, while contributing to its growing collection of public art.
About the Quadrennial Public Artwork Program
The Quadrennial Public Artwork program is a cornerstone of Council’s Public Art Policy, which commits $300,000 to fund each commission, covering concept development, artist fees, fabrication, installation and site improvements such as landscaping, lighting and pathways.
Public art enriches our shared spaces by reflecting the identity and values of our community. It has the power to inspire pride, spark conversation and create a stronger sense of place.
Across the City, public artworks have become defining landmarks, enhancing streetscapes, attracting visitors and businesses and fostering creativity and connection among residents and visitors alike.
The Quadrennial Public Artwork program is designed to build on these outcomes, commissioning new works from professional contemporary artists every four years. Through this program, Council continues to celebrate culture, encourage exploration and bring art to life in public places.
Funding and support
The total budget for this major public art project is $300,000. The project is supported through Council’s Public Art Policy, which allocates funding for the concept development, fabrication, installation, and associated works.
The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters has also secured a $100,000 grant from CreateSA, provided through the Government of South Australia, to support the commissioning of the City’s fifth Quadrennial Public Artwork.
Previous quadrennial public artworks
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Seed Mix, Sprouting Wheat Grain — Nicholas Uhlmann, 2022
Stainless steel, corten steel, copper- Fourth Quadrennial Public Artwork
- Old Mill Reserve, Hackney
- Celebrating the history of the Old Mill Reserve.
Perpetual Sun — CHEBart (Christine Cholewa & Deb Jones), 2018
Black granite, solar panel, lighting, screen- Third Quadrennial Public Artwork
- Corner Magill Road and Nelson Street, Maylands
- Stone represents the solid foundations of the area, and solar represents openness to explore the future.
Fallow — Ground Play (Greg Mitchell & Greg Healy) with Amy Jo Watson, 2014
Corten steel, powder coated steel- Second Quadrennial Public Artwork
- St Peters Street, St Peters
- A contemporary and historic commemoration of the Centenary of ANZAC.
Spectrum — Craige Andrae, 2010
Stainless steel ring sculpture with illuminated inset text- First Quadrennial Public Artwork
- Road reserve, Osmond Terrace - south median, Norwood
- Inspired by the cultural richness of the City.
