Public Art Collection

Public art is an important way we can invest in the arts and create spaces within our community where people feel inspired, enriched, and connected. Council adopted Public Art Policy and Framework(PDF, 384KB) at its 30 May 2023 meeting. The revised policy and framework provide strategic direction and a sustainable approach to the commissioning and management of public art in the City of Monash. It considers the built, natural, social and cultural contexts that inform city livability, connection and sense of place.

The City of Monash is home to many public art works which enrich the cultural and artistic diversity of the area. You can find more information on these works below:

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Side by Side

Located at the multi-sport courts at Carlson Reserve in Clayton, ‘Side by Side’ is created by Melbourne artist duo Creature Creature (Chanel Tang and Ambrose Rehorek).

Pathways to Equality

Pathways to Equality aims to promote gender equity, diversity and inclusion within our community.

Nanyubak

Located at the entrance to the popular Oakleigh Activity Centre, ‘Nanyubak’ is an eye-catching mural created by Gunditjmara, Yorta Yorta and Wemba Wemba artist Tom Day.

Warrawee Elm 1

Visit Oakleigh Chambers to see one of artist Glenn Romanis’s salvaged elm wood sculptures.

Warrawee Elm 2

English elm salvaged from D W Nicoll Reserve was used by artist Glenn Romanis to make this sculpture.

Eastern Innovation

Artist Justine ‘Juzpop’ Millsom created two pop-infused murals at Eastern Innovation.

Oakleigh Oasis

Melbourne street artist Michael Fikaris created murals in the Atkinson St carpark in Oakleigh to reflect the area's natural elements.

Clayton Pinnacles

The Clayton Pinnacles indicate a place of 'welcome, strength and achievement' in the Monash community and were completed in 2008.

Ripples and Journeys

Ripples and Journeys relates to the idea that water is a means of centralising a community and a metaphor that speaks of our individual journeys to this place though the movement of ripples.

The Stilt Walkers

The Stilt Walkers are based on a series of active and playful stilt-walking figures. The artist team sought to evoke visions of celebration, new experiences, skill acquisition, concentration, and simple pleasures.

Spirit of the Land

The Spirit of the Land is a breast feather sculpture, and a blessing from Bunjil the Creator - an important local Indigenous creation story.

Melody

Inspired by the essence of a universal language, Melody is formed by beginning with the dot, forming a line, then progressing to a plane, and finally into volume.

Listening to the Land

Melbourne muralist and artist Hayden Dewar has partnered with First Nations artist Ashleigh Pugh to create a mural for Westerfield Drive Playspace in Notting Hill.

Ashwood Underpass

In June 2017, artist Carla Gottgens painted a mural on the Warrigal Road bridge underpass, having developed the mural's theme using ideas from a community workshop.

Mulgrave Mural Project

Artist Hayden Dewar painted this mural on the Wanda Street Milk Bar, having developed the mural's theme using ideas from a community workshop.

Huntingdale Milk Bar

This mural on a milk bar wall in Huntingdale Road (near Jordanville train station) is designed around an image of the 1952 Jordanville/Ashwood supermarket.

Holmesglen Mural

This mural on Warrigal Road, Ashwood, was created by Sonsie Studios in 2017.

Huntingdale Station

Council commissioned artist Niels (Nails) Oeltjen to design and create this mural in consultation with the wider community through organised workshops.

Mary Street Clayton

The Mary Street laneways in Clayton were revamped in late-2015 by a team of artists known as the AWOL Crew, creating a safer and more attractive environment for residents and visitors.

Thomas Street, Clayton

This street art project in Clayton, by artists TWOONE and Al Stark, was part of a larger project to visually enhance the laneway, which also included installing new lighting, trees and street furniture.

Pinewood Laneway

This mural at Pinewood Shopping Centre was created by Carla Gottgens in 2016.

A Place in Time

A Place in Time by Anna Meszaros is located in Power Avenue, Ashwood.

The House of Hands

The House of Hands was created by Brandon Hocking in 2010 and is located at the Batesford Reserve Youth & Community Hub at Batesford Reserve in Chadstone.

Koi Table

Koi Table is a table tennis table located in the forecourt of the Monash Civic Centre. It was created by Scottie Neoh (aka Bonsai) in 2018.

The Athletes

The Athletes is a sculpture created by Anu Patel in 2010 and is located at the Oakleigh Recreation Centre.

Chord

Chord was created by Cliff Burtt in 2011 and is located at the Museum of Australian Photography (MAPh).

Maquette for Public Monument

Maquette for Public Monument is a sculpture created by John Kelly in 2013 and is located at the Museum of Australian Photography (MAPh).

Curlicue

Curlicue is a sculpture created by Lisa Young in 2001-02 and is located at the Museum of Australian Photography (MAPh).

The Set

The Set is a sculpture by David Waters, created in 2005 and on loan from the artist.

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