Public sculptures on the move to McClelland
Two high-profile and much-loved public sculptures will be relocated to McClelland sculpture park and gallery at Langwarrin shortly as part of the ongoing Southern Way Sculpture Commission.
The 9-metre high, stainless-steel sculpture by Gregor Kregar, known variously as “Reflective Lullaby”, the “Chrome Gnome” and “Frankie”, is now positioned at McClelland following 4 years located at Peninsula Link’s Cranbourne Road exit and the past 4 years on the corner of Moorooduc Highway and Hastings Road in Frankston.
And the elegant and enchanting sculpture, “Love Flower”, by artist John Meade with Emily Karanikolopoulos, which has been located on Cranbourne Road for the past 4 years, will also be repositioned permanently at McClelland.
Two high-profile and much-loved public sculptures will be relocated to McClelland sculpture park and gallery at Langwarrin shortly as part of the ongoing Southern Way Sculpture Commission.
The 9-metre high, stainless-steel sculpture by Gregor Kregar, known variously as “Reflective Lullaby”, the “Chrome Gnome” and “Frankie”, is now positioned at McClelland following 4 years located at Peninsula Link’s Cranbourne Road exit and the past 4 years on the corner of Moorooduc Highway and Hastings Road in Frankston.
And the elegant and enchanting sculpture, “Love Flower”, by artist John Meade with Emily Karanikolopoulos, which has been located on Cranbourne Road for the past 4 years, will also be repositioned permanently at McClelland.
Both works are part of the unique and award-winning commitment to public art, the Southern Way McClelland Commissions, established in 2013 as a public-private partnership between Southern Way and McClelland.
The ongoing program of iconic artworks has established the Mornington Peninsula as an internationally significant hub for public art and contemporary sculpture.
Southern Way generously donates funding for the sculptures. After four years on public display the commissions become part of McClelland’s permanent collection.
The series will result in 14 commissions over a 25-year period to 2037.
McClelland director, Lisa Byrne, said the public sculptures have become a popular feature with visitors to the Mornington Peninsula and people will be delighted to rediscover them at McClelland.
“Both “Reflective Lullaby” and “Love Flower” have developed a cult following over the years amongst visitors and locals.
“Visitors to McClelland will be able to catch up with old friends as we welcome “Reflective Lullaby” and “Love Flower” to their new homes within McClelland’s 16 hectare park.
“The Southern Way McClelland Commissions are doing a massive job in driving popular appreciation of public art,” Ms Byrne said.
In November the Southern Way McClelland Commission will unveil a new public sculpture by Natasha Johns Messenger on the Peninsula Link freeway.
