Central Equity, Newgate II (VIC)

Can art add to a conservation message? We’d like to think it can. Let us explain. 

In the quest to help protect a species, SMEC, an engineering and landscape architecture firm,  wanted to illustrate the plight of the Growling Grass Frog 🐸 in a master-planned development in a unique way. 

The blank canvas of an O fountain provided the opportunity to highlight the dilemma facing the frogs whilst also acting as a contemporary water refilling point for the community. 

Artist Donna Racovlis cleverly tapped into this - find more info from Donnas point of view

Located as a feature of Newgate’s Growling Grass Frog Conservation bio-retention reserve it’s an example of how art can add a layer of interest whilst also highlighting an environmental issue and creating nuance within a green space.

The O fountain uses art as a connector. Each project is adapted to issues important to the community with the end result being a contemporary piece of art that encourages everyone to use tap water when enjoying our green areas.

Client:

Central Equity

Partners:

• Wonderment Walk Victoria

• SMEC

• Haymes Paint

• Wyndham City Council

Artist:

 Donna Racovlis