Cowarra Dam Public Art Project Booklet.pdf (1.17 ... - Hastings Council

A stainless steel commissioned sculpture titled
“The Drip” by Wauchope artist Peter Allison is
appropriately located over the inlet chute,
channeling water into the dam from the
pumping station at Koree Island.
Wauchope TAFE was a key project partner,
having an existing Aboriginal Arts and
Cultural Practices course and a good
working relationship with many local
indigenous artists.
The project also provided a rare opportunity for Aboriginal artists and
students to be mentored and gain hands-on work experience on a
public art project and to learn public art skills such as working with
local government, responding to a brief, developing a budget and
maintaining a schedule. Through this experience, local Aboriginal artists
have enhanced their skills and confidence assisting them to play an
active role in future public art projects.
The project has also been referred to as “reconciliation in
action”, promoting an active dialogue between past and
present and helping strengthen trust and understanding
between different groups.
“Drip”
by Peter Allison
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