Provision of public artist services (Metropolitan Area)

Overview This Expression of Interest invites WA artists to contribute to a significant public art opportunity at Perth Park, on Whadjuk Noongar Boodja along the banks of the Derbarl Yerrigan. At the northern boundary of the precinct is a major entry sculpture that will establish a distinctive sense of arrival and identity for the precinct. About Perth Park forms part of the Burswood Peninsula, a major new destination on Whadjuk Noongar Boodja along the banks of the Derbarl Yerrigan. Bringing together community, culture, sport and entertainment, the precinct is envisioned as a world-class parkland with a rich history of people and communities coming together, offering a platform for artistic expression that reflects its ancient and recent past, and its future. The precinct will transform this stretch of the Derbarl Yerrigan into a nationally significant cultural destination, deeply connected to Country and community. Public art will play a central role in shaping the identity of the precinct, creating memorable experiences across its landscapes, arrival points, civic spaces, and event environments. Through carefully considered artistic interventions, the precinct can become a place of storytelling and discovery, where First Nations culture, sporting heritage, ecological values, and contemporary cultural narratives are embodied through diverse and distinct creative expressions. Scope This is a design, construct and install commission. The scope includes: Design, construction and installation of a landmark sculptural commission positioned at the primary northern arrival point into Perth Park Creation of a gateway artwork that establishes a memorable moment of arrival and a strong visual identity for Perth Park Delivery of a work visible from key approach routes to aid orientation and place recognition as a precinct destination Themes Artwork themes may respond to, but are not limited to, the following: Living Water | A Vital Anchor Walking Together | Movement and Connection Community Dynamism | Many Voices, One Place Further detail on each theme is provided in the project briefing document. Objectives Create a distinctive landmark and memorable northern arrival Strengthen Perth Park's identity and support orientation Respond to the site and curatorial themes Provide visual interest at a distance and on closer inspection Complement the entry landscape and support safe public use Deliver an enduring artwork with manageable maintenance requirements Enquiries Contractual Person: Olivia Nichols Position: OMTID Public Art Coordinator Phone: (08) 93263236 Email: olivia.nichols@pta.wa.gov.au Technical Person: Carolyn Karnovsky Position: Art Consultant Phone: (08) 93817334 Email: hello@artifyconsulting.com