Gray Hawk, Burnside Village

Image: Gray Hawk, Red Roo. Photograph LS Creative Co.

Gray Hawk used redgum timber, reclaimed through the Burnside Village redevelopment, as the starting point for Red Roo. Transformed through its mergence with stainless steel, the sculpture reimagines two distinct features of the Australian landscape; the eucalypt and the kangaroo.

This commission began in 2022 when Burnside Village, long-time champions of South Australian artists, engaged Guildhouse to curate a one-of-a-kind artistic experience for the centre’s expansion as a world-class shopping destination.

In close collaboration with Burnside Village, The Cohen Group, Titanium Property Investment, Buchan, RCP and Hansen Yuncken, Guildhouse brought together six extraordinary artists, Caleb Shea, Jason Sims, Peter Syndicas and Silvio Apponyi, Seb Humphreys, to deliver unique public artworks that elevate the entire precinct. From concept to completion, this project has spotlighted the incredible talent and craftsmanship that define South Australia’s creative community.

Artist Biography:

Gray Hawk is a South Australian artist renowned for astute craftsmanship and bespoke designs. Hailing from a strong artisanal lineage, Hawk holds a profound reverence for the medium of woodcraft, and its dynamism when combined with other materials.

Images: Gray Hawk, Red Roo. Photograph LS Creative Co.

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Art on Display, Burnside Village

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