The inclusion of art in public spaces and places and, in particular, on the urban rail system is nothing new. In fact, some pieces on our system date back to the 1950’s. The range extends from an early majestic terrazzo piece to the ultra-modern form of urban art.
When constructing the Mandurah Line we found that the two faces at Cockburn Central and the large sculpture at Mandurah Station were queried, praised, criticised and, best of all, became the topic of conversation - the text-book definition of public art.
So, if you’ve ever wondered what inspired the artists to create their piece, you can now find out. This guide gives a line-by-line catalogue where the artists tell us the name of each piece, when it was installed, where you can find it and, most importantly, their name and their interpretation and inspiration.
The works demonstrate the depth of talent in artistic pursuits in WA - many of the works have been created by local artists, many of whom have works in other sites around the state. There’s even a few pieces where the artists are still in the making. For instance the Adopt a Station works on the Armadale Line, some murals on the Fremantle Line and some of the large urban art pieces have been painted by schoolchildren and youth groups.
While the Public Transport Authority is predominately about moving people from one place to another we have commissioned some pretty spectacular pieces of art which can be contemplated while you wait. Perhaps even take the day out to journey from station to station for a more in-depth look into the art world. And while you’re out there, give a thought to the station buildings themselves.
Our Transperth Education Team offers support for groups by providing information on transport costs or help with planning an excursion on public transport. The popular Get on Board program is free to schools and includes a range of tailored education programs and comprehensive resource materials. Contact the team on (08) 9326 3970 or email education@transperth.wa.gov.au
The inclusion of art in public spaces and places and, in particular, on the urban rail system is nothing new. In fact, some pieces on our system date back to the 1950’s. The range extends from an early majestic terrazzo piece to the ultra-modern form of urban art.
When constructing the Mandurah Line we found that the two faces at Cockburn Central and the large sculpture at Mandurah Station were queried, praised, criticised and, best of all, became the topic of conversation - the text-book definition of public art.
So, if you’ve ever wondered what inspired the artists to create their piece, you can now find out. This guide gives a line-by-line catalogue where the artists tell us the name of each piece, when it was installed, where you can find it and, most importantly, their name and their interpretation and inspiration.
The works demonstrate the depth of talent in artistic pursuits in WA - many of the works have been created by local artists, many of whom have works in other sites around the state. There’s even a few pieces where the artists are still in the making. For instance the Adopt a Station works on the Armadale Line, some murals on the Fremantle Line and some of the large urban art pieces have been painted by schoolchildren and youth groups.
While the Public Transport Authority is predominately about moving people from one place to another we have commissioned some pretty spectacular pieces of art which can be contemplated while you wait. Perhaps even take the day out to journey from station to station for a more in-depth look into the art world. And while you’re out there, give a thought to the station buildings themselves.
Our Transperth Education Team offers support for groups by providing information on transport costs or help with planning an excursion on public transport. The popular Get on Board program is free to schools and includes a range of tailored education programs and comprehensive resource materials. Contact the team on (08) 9326 3970 or email education@transperth.wa.gov.au