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9 The Frog Pond (stepping stones)

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A number of bronze sculptures in this pond tell the story of the life
cycle of the Motorbike Frog (Litoria moorei) from egg to tadpole
to mature frog. The species is named after its distinctive croak that
sounds like a motorbike changing gears. Sculptures created by Coral
Lowry and Holly Storey in 1999.

Commissioned in 1965 by the Country Womens Association, this

memorial was developed to honour the pioneer women of Western
Australia. The bronze sculpture of a woman and child was created by
artist Margaret Priest and was funded by the request for a shilling to be
donated by every woman in the State. The fountain sequence tells the
story of a pioneer woman who arrives at the coast of a new land and
starts her journey into the unknown. Her journey begins in the bush (low
bubbler fountains) and progresses into denser and taller bushland (jet
fountains become higher) until the woman stops at a clearing and pauses
(the tall jet streaks upwards) in triumph as she realises she has reached her
goal; a place where she can make a home for her family.

10 The Water Garden

The Water Garden was refurbished in 1999 to celebrate the Centenary
of Womens Suffrage in Western Australia. The design of the flowing
creek replicates a creek in the Darling Range, with granite boulders
and bronze rock dragon lizards on the artificial rock island. The strong
theme celebrating women runs through the Water Garden. Note the
53 bronze plaques celebrating the significant womens groups that
have contributed to the state of Western Australia from 1899 -1999.

11 Acacia Steps
The Acacia Steps, created by artist Stuart Green in 1998 are in the
shape of an arid region watercourse. The granite steps feature mosaics
of six acacia or wattle species detailed on interpretive signage. The
steps show the evolutionary development of the genus, from a
primitive acacia species at the lowest step to a highly evolved species
at the top. The mosaics of marble and Pilbara tiger-eye stone on
the steps depict the flowers, change in leaves and development of
phyllodes, together with carved seed pods. At each level, the wattle
growing in the adjacent garden bed is represented in the mosaic.

12 Doily Bridge
The Doily Bridge extends over the creek in the Water Garden and is
in-laid with Esperance green granite tiles. The tiles feature sandblasted images of wildflowers that are framed by lace or doily-like
edging, exemplifying this style of womens folk art that is reminiscent
of the 1890s. The Doily Bridge was built in 1999 by artists Coral Lowry
and Holly Storey.

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14 Mia Mia Bushland Nature Trail

The entrance to the Bushland Nature Trail features a representation of an
Aboriginal mia mia made from Core 10 steel. A mia mia was traditionally
made from grasstree spikes and branches, shaped into a beehive form
that provided people with shelter from storms whilst travelling between
hunting grounds. The canopy details some of the plants, birds and lizards
found around the Bushland Nature Trail, with the mosaic paving depicting
the Menzies Banksia, Banksia menziesii. The mia mia was designed in 1994
by landscape architect David Smith with the laser cut detail by artist Coral
Lowry and marble inlay by Jacqui Pinnock and Rudolph Verscher.

15 Yorkas Nyinning
As a part of the 150 year celebration of the founding of Western Australia
in 1979, the Yorkas Nyinning art installation was designed and built by
sculptor Athanasios Kalamaras. It was seen as a tribute to the role women
played in the growth and development of the State and was aptly named
after the Nyoongar Aboriginal translation for place where the Spirits of
Women Rest. The sculptured, curved limestone wall depicts females from
childhood to maturity, and frames an open-air stage.

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Synergy Parkland: (Above) Dinosaur sculptures by sculptor Travis Tischler

(Above right) Lycopod Island sculptures by sculptor Nic Compton

BOTANIC GARDEN
ART TRAIL

Other Artworks in Kings Park

Self Guided Art in the Park Walk

Forrest Drive: Firefighters memorial

by sculptor Jon Tarry

Saw Ave Picnic Area:

Carved sculptures by
Nic Compton

Lotterywest Family Area:

Five colourful animal Fritters
by artist Ann Neil

For further information please refer to the

Memorials Self Guided Walk brochure and the
Memorials and Memories Booklet.

Fraser Avenue, West Perth, Western Australia 6005

Tel: (08) 9480 3600 Fax: (08) 9322 5064
Email: enquiries@bgpa.wa.gov.au Internet: www.bgpa.wa.gov.au

Cover photo: Bronze Bookleaf Memorial in the Water Garden

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Place of Reflection

The Place of Reflection is a creative

and tranquil place for people to sit
and contemplate. The Swan River
provides the perfect back drop
for the Marlee Pavilion which is
adorned with creative metal work.
Designed by David Smith at Plan E.

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beautifully crafted bronze Bookleaf Memorial [see cover] symbolises

the petition issued to the Government that won women the right to vote
in 1899. The art piece symbolises the gradual progression from the book,
to the leaves of a book, to all the different leaf shapes of the Tuart tree. This
Bookleaf Memorial was commissioned by the Feilam Foundation as part of the
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Woodland School of Art and Design under the direction of artist and
Western Australian
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The Water Garden Pavilion was designed by David Smith from Plan E
Landscape Architects and constructed by students from West Coast College
of TAFE. The roof of this attractive pavilion is designed on a natural shell shape
and tiled with zinc shingles.

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Beedawong (meaning Celebration) marks the end of the journey along the
Walkway. It is a meeting place where the community can engage in many
cultural activities, including the traditional art forms of Indigenous dance and
storytelling. Six large granite stones signify the six Nyoongar seasons, with
the central stone representing the fire around which a traditional corroboree
would take place. The soft river stone base is used as a drawing medium to
enhance storytelling, developed by Indigenous statesman Richard Walley.

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The Lotterywest Federation Walkway was created to celebrate the

Centenary of Federation in 2001. The mosaics marking the start of
the Walkway features two adjacent juvenile Tuart eucalyptus leaves
embedded with emu footprints moving in opposite directions. The
Tuart leaf represents the importance of biodiversity, with their juvenility
symbolising the promise and aspirations of a young nation at federation.
It reflects the aspirations of reconciliation for a shared future of mutual
respect between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people. The emu
footprints represent Kings Parks role as a central meeting place from
which many journeys unfold. This logo for the Walkway was designed
by Ray Leeves and the mosaic created by Jacqui Pinnock and Rudolph
Verscher in 2003.

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Tuart Leaf Mosaic

Lord Forrest
Statue

Lovekin Drive

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Elevated Walkway and Glass Bridge
The richly rusted surface of the elevated Core 10 steel Walkway and the
stunning glass bridge are a fusion of sculpture, architecture and engineering
that complement the rich texture of natural vegetation. The Walkway was
designed by architects Donaldson and Warn in collaboration with engineers
Capital House and artist David Jones. The Walkway displays examples of
contemporary Nyoongar artworks designed by Richard Walley and Shane
Pickett in collaboration with members of the Nyoongar community. A series of
engraved and welded botanical images on the supporting steel pylons were
designed by sculptor Kevin Draper.

State War
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The Red and Green or Mangles Kangaroo Paw (Anigozanthos manglesii) is

Western Australias Floral Emblem. Designed and constructed by Jacqui
Pinnock and Rudolph Verscher in 2002, the Italian marble mosaic marks
the entry to the Western Australian Botanic Garden.

Eucalyptus Carpark

Kings Park Bushland

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Fraser Avenue
Precinct

Look for the gum leaf art forms by Artist Malcolm McGregor on the
outside, west-facing wall of Aspects of Kings Park. Nearby, enjoy the brass
artworks by Western Australian Mark Datodi, on the outer walls of the
Acacia Toilets, including the brass gates which depict four local Western
Australian species of Wattle (Acacia).

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Aspects of Kings Park

Gallery Shop

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At the northern end of the Banksia Garden you will find the first of the banksia
seats and a mosaic featuring six prostrate banksias. Recycled banksia wood
provided the timber for the seats, while the steel back uprights depict the
leaf shape of a Bull Banksia (Banksia grandis). Follow the path through the
Banksia Garden and you will find a second banksia seat and mosaic platform
overlooking the Pioneer Womens Memorial Fountain. This mosaic illustrates
the five banksias found naturally in the Kings Park bushland and their
pollinators. These custom made seats and Italian marble banksia mosaics are
the work of artist Phillipa OBrien created in 1996.

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Owned and operated by Kings Park and Botanic Garden, Aspects of Kings
Park is an inspirational gallery and gift shop offering the highest quality
contemporary Australian and Western Australian designed and crafted
art. Instore you will discover the talents of Western Australian artists
and be inspired by their works that reflect Western Australias natural
environment andflora biodiversity.

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Aboriginal
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Life Sculptures celebrating women

Using various stages of the plant development cycle, the copper

plated Life Sculptures reflect the significant role women uphold in the
community.
Life: the seed supported by two hands giving nurture and protection.
Growth: the seedling with a network of roots into water which
sustains life and growth and represents womens way of working in
the community.
Strength of heart: the strong fern shoot that pushes through
obstacles and is connected to the beginning of life.
Renewal: the tree that changes air and water into living material as
women develop cultural wealth and branch out into all walks of life.
Leadership: the Spirit of Suffrage, Leschenaultia commemorates
women working together for change.
Works created by Coral Lowry and Holly Storey as part of the Water
Garden upgrade in 1999.