PUBLIC & COMMUNITY ART

BRINGING PLACE TO LIFE THROUGH ART

My mum, ceramic artist Lee Goller, and I have collaborated on several public and community art projects, creating site-specific works that educate and inspire.

Each project tells a unique story, weaving together history, ecology, and community engagement. Through interactive elements and workshops, we invite people of all ages to connect with the land, fostering a sense of place, stewardship, and wonder.

CAMPERDOWN PLAYGROUND

CAMPERDOWN, VICTORIA

2015

Commissioned by Corangamite Shire Council

Ceramic bird tiles and footprints embedded in the footpath encourage children and adults to engage with and learn about the region’s birdlife.

ANGLESEA FORESHORE PLAYGROUND

ANGLESEA, VICTORIA

2014

Commissioned by the Surf Coast Shire & Angair

A series of ceramic tiles featuring local bird species were installed along the footpath, linking the river and beach environments and deepening visitors’ connection to the natural world.

WHITES BEACH PLAYGROUND

TORQUAY, VICTORIA

2011

Commissioned by the Surf Coast Shire

Working closely with Uncle Byron Powell, this project integrated Wauthaurong Indigenous culture through ceramic installations and signage. Community workshops engaged local schools and festivals, including Torquay College Year 6 students who illustrated Wauthaurong information tiles and St Therese Catholic College students who decorated pond-themed footpath tiles. The maze/chase game and midden area were designed to promote playful learning, ultimately fostering environmental awareness, outdoor engagement, and a stronger sense of belonging.

BOB PETTITT RESERVE

JAN JUC, VICTORIA

2008, 2017

Commissioned by the Surf Coast Shire

Bluestone boulders became storytelling canvases, with ceramic murals depicting the beach, cliffs, coastal track, creek, and the history of the park’s rehabilitation. Community participation was central, with local schools, kinders, and playgroups creating their own tiles celebrating the coastal ecosystem. I also designed and painted the playboards for the toddler and children’s play equipment.

MARINE CARE RICKETTS POINT

BEAUMARIS, VICTORIA

2007

Commissioned by Marine Care Ricketts Point

A series of three murals, inspired by marine conservationist Bob Whiteway, showcase 42 marine species from the Ricketts Point Marine Sanctuary. The artwork blends species descriptions with environmental messages, encouraging visitors to explore and protect the sanctuary responsibly.

Photography by Yvonne Qumi.

Kirsty’s ceramic pieces—tiles, basins, and pendant lights—bring beauty and elegance to my home and yoga retreat. Her ocean-inspired designs create harmony in every space.

Emma Flick

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