Artists Robert Owen and Joanna Buckley found inspiration in the moon for the latest installation at Point Cook Town Centre.
The piece,
Under The Sun, was commissioned by Point Cook Town Centre parent company Stockland
18 months ago.
The artists’ idea was selected from four shortlisted proposals for the centre.
Under The Sun pays homage to the relationship between the sun and the moon and the role they play in the environment.
Owen says the moon significantly affects the cycle of tides, which is particularly meaningful for Point Cook and the surrounding wetlands.
He says they want to incorporate the notion that the moon is often referred to as a feminine entity as a nod to the role women play in this community.
“In researching the area, we read somewhere that Point Cook has a large population of mothers and children,” he says. “So in keeping with that idea, we wanted to use that symbolism to pay homage to women and tie it in with the waterways, which are another significant part of this area. Buildings are very male-oriented, very big and have hard lines … we needed to add a feminine touch into the town centre.”
Under The Sun is a round, predominantly metal artwork suspended by cables outside the centre. It is lit up at night, casting
an impressive visual effect on the ground below.
“We hope that it brings a sense of identity to the area,” Owen says.
“Art does that for a community. When people think of Point Cook, they can think, ‘Oh there’s a big moon hanging there’.”
Esther Lauaki
Point Cook Town Centre, corner of Main Street and Murnong Street, Point Cook. Opens9am-5.30pm Monday to Wednesday,
9am-9pm Thursday and Friday, 9am-5pm Saturday and 10am-5pm Sunday.
Inquiries: 9394 6200 or
www.shoppingcentres.stockland.com.au
