Artist's Statement
The atmosphere and attraction of the area and suburb identification were the starting points for inspiration of this work. Postcodes, the system of numbers used to aid the sorting of mail, the artists felt were an appropriate and yet fun way of identifying Nedlands.
Through the incorporation of the four code numbers 6009 - and three dimensional elements, the artwork draws attention to the significance of ‘place’.
The inspiration for the small three dimensional elements were: -
• Swan River and its use
• University of Western Australia
• Café/social lifestyle of Nedlands
• Residential nature of Nedlands
Artwork Description
The artwork consists of four individual artworks – each number of the postcode is represented, and each has a small-scale embellishment added to it that references qualities in the Nedlands Area: -
• A small dingy represents the river, with a fish inside the boat.
• The graduation/academic mortarboard cap with its Flat Square top and tassel represents the University.
• A coffee cup and saucer represent the café/social atmosphere.
• The residential element of Nedlands is reflected in the simple familiar house form.
Acquisition Details
This series of artworks was commissioned jointly by the Nedlands Cultural and Community Society and the City of Nedlands for the benefit of the Nedlands Community, July 2003