Bridge Art Unveiled

The artwork to adorn all three Tiger Brennan Drive overpass bridges is starting to take shape. Chief Minister Paul Henderson, Construction Minister Gerry McCarthy, Member for Solomon Damien Hale and media recently went onsite at Pinelands to view some of the pieces. Mr McCarthy said the designs, created by local Indigenous artists, far exceeded expectations.

“The Territory’s unique arts and culture is one of our greatest treasures and it’s great that Larrakia art will be incorporated into this iconic landmark,” he said.

Each bridge will depict artwork that represents one of the six Top End seasons recognised by local Indigenous people. To add another layer of complexity, the first bridge will reflect land themes, while the second bridge, closer to the ocean, will reflect the sea. Artists Kenny Reid, Peter Browne and James Gaston were commissioned to design the artworks. Each was briefed on the design and scale of the images before they created more than 30 pieces using linocut printing techniques. Each artwork will be digitally enlarged and impressed into the concrete wall panels of the bridges.

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Above: Chief Minister Paul Henderson, Transport Minister Gerry McCarthy and Member for Solomon Damien Hale at the unveiling of the new bridge artwork.

Above: The new artwork designed by local Indigenous artists.