Natureworks is proud to have worked on numerous art, culture and community projects that harness the power of sculpture to support events, artists, local communities, museums and heritage centres.
For some of these projects (such as Giant Hearts and Dreamtime Serpent), Natureworks supplied unpainted sculptures ready for artistic interpretation. If you want something similar, just ask us!
The Cassowary Art Trail in Kuranda and Far North Queensland is a cultural tourist attraction that promotes awareness of the beautiful cassowary and provides a way for local artists to share visual stories.
Natureworks created a giant paintbrush sculpture for Canberra Floriade 2024. The colourful brush with palette of real flowers reflects the ‘Art in Bloom’ theme.
For the Dreamtime Cultural Centre at Rockhampton, Natureworks built a giant dugong sculpture and lots of amazing artificial rocks and caves. It’s a unique cultural experience.
The Heart Gallery at Toowong Village supported SE Queensland artists, provided an inspirational experience for visitors, and raised money for a number of local charities.
This giant snake sculpture of dreamtime serpent ‘Gabul’ provides an artefact for Weir State School to tell their story and connect with First Nations culture.
These 3-metre high aboriginal statues are at the Murrook Culture Centre, Williamtown NSW. Commissioned by the Worimi Local Aboriginal Land Council, the sculptures show a traditional Worimi warrior and his family.
For the National Botanic Gardens, Natureworks created sculptures of megafauna – giant creatures that used to roam Australia. These animals fit in with prehistoric plants that have been growing for many thousands of years.
Public art can provide tangible benefits to individuals, businesses and local communities. Natureworks sculptures and murals enhance public spaces such as parks, playgrounds and buildings.
Building the Riversleigh world heritage D-Site Shelter – North Queensland
We created a public art sculpture in Coffs Harbour, designed by a local artist. Not just beautiful to look at, it’s suitable for children to climb on too!
Natureworks recreated natural habitats of the local area, complete with realistic artificial trees, rocks, wildlife sculptures and artistic murals for a unique educational experience.
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We wish to respectfully acknowledge with honour the First Peoples of our Mother Earth, our ancestral elders of this ancient country of past, present and future who are the traditional custodians of all states and territories where we live and work. We acknowledge their continuing living spiritual cultural heritage, the sacred connection to land, sea, sky, community, country and all living things.
Meet Natureworks Senior Indigenous Affairs Advisor & Artist, Uncle John Smith Gumbula
