Designed by local architect Carly Martin, See the Forest will celebrate summer in our region with a focus on the Murray River and the shady trees it provides.
The ephemeral architecture will be the third Summer Place installed in the square.
Designed to encourage discussion about our local environment and sustainability, See the Forest, will be fully installed by November.
Read more about Carly Martin's 'See the Forest' installation.
Summer Place is an experimental architecture project, held in QEII Square in the heart of Albury’s cultural precinct.
Summer Place 2021 reflects on the experience of summer in the local region, and the significance of the river and specifically the trees and the shade they provide.
Australia is facing a plastic waste crisis. With China no longer accepting Australia’s mixed recyclables, waste management facilities and their contractors have been scrambling to find new markets for the hard plastics they collect from our kerbside.
The design takes its inspiration from the agricultural industry in the region, experimenting with the same mesh that horticulturalists use to reduce evaporation, and damage from sunlight and storms. Agricultural systems may be hectares in size, with relatively little material used.
There is public art in civic squares, streetscapes, parks and some unexpected places, proving that the successful integration of site specific art enhances the enjoyment of the city experience.
Albury is home to a vibrant arts community reflecting the beauty of the region and sense of place across a diverse range of art forms and practices.