2 November 2004
Sydney Olympic Park's reputation as an arts and cultural precinct has been reinforced this week as it prepares to host a life size concrete sculpture of a 1974 Holden Kingswood.
The concrete car is part of a month-long exhibition 'Out of Gallery - a series of Guerrilla exhibitions in Western Sydney' the Park is participating in.
The concept sees the artworks in everyday locations, outside of Gallery confines, encouraging the public to rediscover and interpret the works for themselves.
Director of Arts Development for Sydney Olympic Park Scott O'Hara says the new art display is a welcome addition to the Park.
"This exhibition reinforces Sydney Olympic Park's commitment to providing free opportunities for Sydney residents to enjoy our facilities, and adds to the artistic dimension of the site," Mr O'Hara said.
"The Kingswood is an Australian icon which sits well against the iconic architecture at the Park. It also evokes some of the history of the site, sitting close to where the workers at the State Abattoir parked their Fords and Holdens throughout the 1970s".
The concrete sculpture 'Without Title' is situated opposite Telstra Stadium, and is accompanied by 'Banalities', text-based visual artworks created by artist Ruark Lewis.
"The work of Ruark Lewis is already prominently displayed at Sydney Olympic Park through his 'Relay' piece situated at Fig Grove. This new work will add an attractive symmetry, located at the Visitor Gateway," Mr O'Hara added.
The free public artworks will be on display until the end of November.
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