Terrace reflections
Terrace Reflections
Terrace reflections is an ongoing place activation initiative that supports artists to display artwork in an outdoor environment for the whole community to enjoy and experience in Raymond Terrace. The program aims to:
- inspire the community’s imagination, allowing them to engage with arts and culture beyond the confines of a museum or gallery
- enhance Raymond Terrace’s beautiful environment and create a vibrant, eye catching display.
- reinforce the unique identity and historic environment of Raymond Terrace.
- provide a highly visible platform for creative expression and development.
If you would like to learn more about Terrace reflections or to discuss your ideas and questions, Please contact us on 4988 0255 or email us at publicart@portstephens.nsw.gov.au
Current artists are all art students from Irrawang High School and through their creative skills, they have captured on paper their idea of Australian native birds found in Raymond Terrace.
To locate these pieces of art, head to the Best & Less Shop, corner of William and Sturgeon Street, Raymond Terrace.
Artist: Sarah O'Rourke
Sarah has created an interactive immersive experiences for all 7 artworks using Adobe aero, augmented reality.
Please scan the QR codes outside of Best and Less to see these artworks.
Artist: Heidi Swan
Galahs are a species of cockatoo found in large flocks all over the country. They are known for their friendly personality and distinctive pink and white feathers.
Artist: Latayiah Swain
Willie Wagtails are a native Australian bird, usually found alone or in pairs, in woodlands and open areas. They are known for their dance and their call.
Artist: Hannah McPherson
The Masked Lapwing, more commonly known as the Plover, is one of the most hated animals in the country. They are known for nesting near peoples properties then swooping and attacking to protect their young.
Artist: Beth Lavis
The Australian White Ibis, commonly known as ‘Bin Chickens’, are birds that are often seen scavenging in cities. When in the wild they live in wetlands and eat crayfish and crickets.
Artist: Abby Sullivan and Victoria Warren
Lorikeets live along the Eastern Seaboard of Australia, and are very distinctive with their bright colours and cheerful personality.
Artist: Jordana Street
Noisy miners are extremely common birds found on the East and South-Eastern side of Australia. They have been attributed to the decline of other bird species due to their overabundance.
Artist: Amelia Sloane and Emalynne Hunter-Hahn
Crested Pigeons are most distinctly recognised by their conspicuous thin black crest and whistle flight that occurs when they take flight. Found throughout mainland Australia except for the far northern tropical areas, Crested Pigeons are highly gregarious birds when in contact with humans.
