MEDIA RELEASE
31 August, 2009
PUBLIC ART LEAVES A LASTING MESSAGE
Art sculpture Digital Litter, a visual representation of old emails and text messages, has found a tidy home at The Ponds.
Winner of Landcom’s 2008 Acquisitive Sculpture Prize, Digital Litter was created by Marcus Tatton. The competition was hosted by The University of Western Sydney and Tasmania’s Tatton beat 22 other finalists from across Australia to claim the coveted $20,000 cash prize.
Located in the park adjacent to The Ponds Sales and Display Centre on Riverbank Drive, Digital Litter’s 13 sculpted digits are made of corten steel and designed as a reminder of the impact waste can have on our environment.
“Public art plays an important part in creating communities as it contributes to the development of cultural identity. Artwork provides communities with a sense of belonging and helps foster neighbourhoods that feel connected and are proud of their area,” said Steve Driscoll, Director of Sustainability and Policy at Landcom.
“Digital Litter captured our attention as it resonates with the environmentally conscious nature of The Ponds. All aspects of this new suburb are designed with a commitment to sustainability. For example, we’ve set standards so that homes, gardens and parks are ecologically sustainable and amenities are within walking distance.
“The Ponds Arts Strategy has a diverse focus with projects located in key localities such as entry points, along the creekline, neighbourhood parks, community spaces and facilities and the parkland corridor. Artists from Blacktown, Baulkham Hills, the Blue Mountains and Fairfield are represented.”
Additional artworks already on display in The Ponds include Float, Eastern Neighbourhood Park owl seating, Waterlines, and Creeklines Aboriginal Artefacts Display.
The Ponds Art Strategy has been developed and coordinated by Guppy & Associates for Landcom and Australand.
Media contact:
Natasha McGuire, Red Leopard Media, Phone: 02 9328 4248 or 0400 090 553.
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