The path to public art ...

Welcome to a blog about the projects initiated by the Lobethal Community Association. We are currently on a journey into the realm of public art.

Our 'village square' is looking tired. Surrounded by the heritage buildings of the Onkaparinga Woollen Mills, Mill Square is begging for rejuvenation. As you enter our town, you are currently confronted with an overgrown garden bed, filled with weeds and aging Hebe bushes.

Current view of Mill Square as you enter the town.  

Imagine if ... when entering our town you saw a contemporary artwork, sympathetic with it's heritage setting, reflecting the town identity and created by the local community. That's our vision - the destination of our journey!


Image digitally created by artist, Samantha Bell.  

The key feature of the artwork will be metal work Lantern Sculptures illuminated by solar lighting.  The sculptures represent the town's long association with the iconic Lobethal Lights Festival.

But wait...there's more. At the foot of the sculptures will be several mosaics created by members of our community. Using the symbol of hands,  the central mosaic will be a celebration of community participation in staging the Lobethal Lights festival for the last 7o years. It will also articulate the values of giving; cooperation; family and friendship; inclusivity and peace underpinning the festival. A sawtooth design will be incorporated mirroring the roofline of the industrial buildings behind the ‘arts plaza’. This will serve to anchor the design in its setting/immediate environs and contribute to a sense of place.

Concept design for central mosaic - created by artist, Victoria Harrison

Follow our journey on our blog and see if we do eventually reach our destination.