Local artist Vivienne Lowe was commissioned to create Kookaburra’s Concert in Hughes Park, following a competitive EOI process. Nestled under a gum tree, facing Waterview Community Centre, the piece is described by the artist:
The “Laughing Kookaburra” (Dacelo novaeguineae) is sitting atop a discarded music stand. His musical call brings to mind the joy of laughter and the wonder of nature.
Vivienne Lowe is a local sculptor with nearly two decades of experience, having trained under several renowned Australian sculptors including Tom Bass, Margueritte Derricourt, Ingrid Morley, and Dave Horton. Her practice spans both private and public art commissions, as well as extensive exhibition history. Themes central to her work include inner strength, the power of memory, and the emotional connections that shape our lives. She has also explored the relationship between music, memory, and the way human connections colour our world. Working across multiple media, her pieces often present as organic forms or stylised designs with clean, refined lines. Vivienne is a long-standing member of both The Sculptors Society and the Workshop Arts Centre.
Lane Cove Concert Bands (who rehearse at the Waterview Community Centre) president, Michelle Casiglia, told Council: “It’s lovely! It perfectly demonstrates the joy of making music and how central it is to our life given that nature is full of sounds that are innately musical. I also love the cheekiness of the kookaburra - seems to very adequately reflect the personalities of the many fabulous band members in Lane Cove Concert Bands.”
The commission formed part of the Lane Cove Villages Public Art Program for 2024/2025. Keep an eye out for more art to come!
