Middle Street Bridge Mosaic
Number : 30
Artist : Stephen King & Myfanwy Gullifer
Material : ceramic tile
Year Created : 2006
Artist's Location : Walcha
Type : Mosiac
Extra_info :
Using ceramic tiles made by Walcha Central School art students, a mosaic depicting and eclectic steam of water and life was created. Set into the top of the footpath wall on the new bridge (2006) spanning the Apsley River.
THE ARTISTS:
Both local to Walcha;
Stephen King is a renowned sculptor and artist in the Australian art scene. It should also be noted that Stephen has been instrumental, from inception, in the creation and growth of Walcha's Open Air Gallery of Sculptures and Artworks. It is largely through his incredible level of generosity, of both time and contribution, that Walcha has this magnificent asset which 'punches above its weight' - once described as one of Australia's most art-friendly towns by well known Australian art critic John McDonald,
Using ceramic tiles made by Walcha Central School art students, a mosaic depicting and eclectic steam of water and life was created. Set into the top of the footpath wall on the new bridge (2006) spanning the Apsley River.
THE ARTISTS:
Both local to Walcha;
Stephen King is a renowned sculptor and artist in the Australian art scene. It should also be noted that Stephen has been instrumental, from inception, in the creation and growth of Walcha's Open Air Gallery of Sculptures and Artworks. It is largely through his incredible level of generosity, of both time and contribution, that Walcha has this magnificent asset which 'punches above its weight' - once described as one of Australia's most art-friendly towns by well known Australian art critic John McDonald,
Mosaic, depicting an eclectic stream of water and life.