Mostra

Commissioned by the Powerhouse Museum

In collaboration with Henry Wilson

A reaction to Australia’s summer of bushfires in 2020, prospects of increased water scarcity and the deepening concerns of the global climate emergency, Mostra presents a civic water fountain tiered for access by various wild-life and humans. Access points cater to possum and birds, to domestic pets, reptiles – as well as a safe landing pad for insects on its top, inspired by the artist’s vernacular fountains for my bee-hives on hot and smoky days.

Mostra was carved from a single piece of sandstone, re-purposed from a construction site on Gadigal land, located by the site of the commissioning Museum of Applied Arts & Sciences.

Installation View: Hybrid: Objects for Future Homes 
Museum of Applied Arts & Sciences
12 September, 2020 – 28 February, 2021
Curators: Stephen Todd & Keinton Butler

Detail View:
Mid & bottom water reservoirs

Detail View:
Top landing pad for insects and birds

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Stone Supplier: Gosford Quarries
Stonemason: Ministry of Stone

Installation Photographer: Zan Wimberley

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