'The heART of the matter'
From paper to steel.
Fabrication
8 x seven metre public artwork panels for the built environment of the new Djerring Flemington Hub.
Djerring Flemington Hub opened September 9.
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''De-Fence against Loneliness' funded by a Victorian Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions grant, will lead to the removal of the old childcare fence that surrounds the premises. It's replacement, a work of art will be constructed, enhancing and transforming various spaces in and around Jika Jika Community Centre.
Estimated completion May 2024.
As recipient of the Mornington Peninsula Shire's Creative Economy Grant for 2023/24 Rosa is working towards a group exhibition showcasing artists from the Mornington Peninsula, and beyond.
I am thrilled that I will be undertaking a site specific project with Jika Jika Community Centre this year and into 2024.
It is a local placemaking project which explicitly addresses loneliness, mental health, and social connection through the use of purposeful designed integrated site specific artwork.
This collaboration resulted in a successful application to the Victorian Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions. This project will lead to the removal of the old childcare fence that surrounds the premises and its replacement, a work of art will be constructed, enhancing and transforming various spaces in and around Jika Jika Community Centre.
‘De-Fence Against Loneliness’ consultation began in March 2023 with the Wurundjeri Woiwurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation.