Public Art

Capturing the spirit of this place

Public art reflects our evolving culture - invigorating our spaces, celebrating the uniqueness of the Yarra Ranges and capturing the spirits of this place. Across the region you can find a number of temporary and permanent artworks created by local, national and international artists.

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Sassafras Art Walk

On this trail you will come across some artworks which have been installed as part of Yarra Ranges Council’s Outdoor Activation program and to celebrate a newly upgraded section of the RidgeWalk project. The artworks will be in place until September.

Lessons from the Forest Floor

A large scale sculpture of exuberant and vibrantly coloured fungi stems emerging from the concrete entrance to the Belgrave Community Hub.

I Belong

I Belong features a cluster of 12 elevated birds’ nests, made of metal and recycled materials, representative of the most common species around Healesville’s Queen’s Park where the sculpture is located.
It symbolises a sense of belonging and a place where our young can grow.

Parquetry of Honour

Parquetry of Honour is a contemporary installation honouring Healesville’s fallen and returned soldiers.

MILLKULTURE

MILLKULTURE is a permanent kinetic installation at the Yarra Ranges Regional Museum. Powered by wind, the drawing machine connects inside and outside worlds.

untitled (seven monuments)

untitled (seven monuments) is an art project by Aunty Joy Murphy Wandin (Wurundjeri), Jonathan Jones (Wiradjuri/ Kamilaroi) and Tom Nicholson (Celtic-Australian). This installation is composed of seven monuments that mark the historical boundary of Coranderrk Aboriginal Station, one of Australia’s most significant sites.

Yambo Yarns

Yambo Yarns is a collaborative art project run by Emily Webbers and Andrea Innocent. This interactive artwork will feature on the exterior of the newly refurbished Belgrave Library building as well as online.

Bagurrk Biik

Bagurrk Biik, pronounced ‘bagrook – bik’, means ‘Women Country’ in Woi-wurrung language and is the name given to the collection of contemporary artworks throughout 8 meeting rooms at the new Civic Centre.

These rooms are a cultural daily welcoming of staff and community to Country and reminder of its interconnectivity with Wurundjeri people

Bour-deet

The sculpture Bour-deet is part of Art and Sole, a project providing the community with opportunities to explore, connect and move around Lilydale West through wayfinding signs and this feature public artwork.