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Public Art in the Hastings

Spindrift
Mary Tyquin was inspired by the wind, the sea and its waves when she designed Spindrift. The sea coloured, three and half metre high stainless steel sculpture, consists of three pieces of steel, which combine in a kelp like manner to give protection from the southerlies during winter. A wooden seat is incorporated into the sculpture for you to take in the spectacular views of Rainbow Beach all the way up the coast to Lighthouse Beach. Located above Bonny Hills-Wauchope Surf Club, Ocean Drive, Rainbow Beach.

Floodtide
Local artist Max Scott was inspired by an old photo of a ship built at this site. Floodtide, is made of local timber and employs traditional ship building methods. Carvings and relief images reflect Birpai totems. The timbers used are identified by carved species names and past flood levels are marked on a piece of red mahogany nearby. Located opposite Laurieton United Services Club, on the corner of McLennon and Seymour Streets, Laurieton.

Camden Haven Floodmarkers
Camden Haven FloodmarkersThese three sculptures by Rick Reynolds enhance the Camden Haven landscape while at the same time raising awareness in a humorous way, of the impacts of flooding in the area. The design includes fish sculptures of local flathead, whiting and shark which are not only symbolic of the sea change lifestyle of the area but to indicate the connection of what happens when water enter homes in times of flooding with flathead “coming through the door” and shark “coming through the window”.  “Whiting” located at Ostler Park, North Haven. “Shark” located near Laurieton Sea Rescue and “Flathead” located across the Camden Haven River from “ Whiting” at Dunbogan Reserve.

The Leaves of Kendall
The three giant coloured gum leaves tell a symbolic story of Kendall’s unique identity and its association with timber. It captures the Kendall National Violin Competition, poetry and railway history. This work by Giri Weissman makes a fitting entrance to the township as you travel from Kew. Located on the right hand side of the Kendall Bridge, Kendall Road.

Henry Kendall
The great Australian poet Henry Kendall lived in the Camden Haven from 1874 to 1881 and found much of his inspiration for his works from its landscape. The small town of Camden Haven was renamed Kendall in 1891. 125 years after his death an impressive granite statue by artist Dee Davis has been added to the various public arts projects in the area that celebrate his life. The poet’s musings and those of other local poets can be found on The Poets Walk through the township. Copies of the walk are available from the Kew Visitor Information centre.  Located at the corner of Comboyne and Orara Streets, Kendall.

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