By Luke Voogt
Nationally-renowned artist Cameron Robbins’ bird-inspired weather vane is just one of many artworks and sculptures popping up around Geelong as Design Week approaches.
Robbins installed the tern-themed piece about 10 weeks ago at the Eastern Beach Art House, after staying as an artist-in-residence last year.
“Cameron was inspired by the location,” said Geelong artist Helen Bodycomb.
“It was his initiative to crown us with the sculpture. He’s a very significant contemporary Australian artist.
“It’s a very beautifully-balanced weather vain.”
Robbins, who is set to open an exhibition in Sydney this month, creates nature-driven art that responds to the effects of wind, water and fermentation.
He has also entered the piece in The School of Lost Art’s upcoming Journey of Extraordinary Encounters digital arts trail.
Several sculptures and artworks are beginning to appear across Geelong for the arts trail, part of Geelong Design Week.
Details: geelongcityofdesign.com.au/geelong-design-week
