Project Description

ARTISTS | Lincoln Austin
PROJECT | Ipswich Civic Square Redevelopment, ‘Tulmur Place’, Entry Statement
CLIENT | Ipswich City Council
iAM Scope | Procurement of artwork opportunities as identified in the Ipswich CBD Public Art Strategy, by iAM Projects.
Austin’s sculptural form, ‘Standing’ consists of two elements – a large cast concrete plinth forms the lower portion; and a delicate painted aluminium form with reflective stainless steel inserts above. The two forms speak of an evolving Ipswich, paying tribute to its rich history – its base, while expressing hopes and ambitions of a fruitful future.
The utilitarian form of the plinth references the material wealth, industry and associated labour on which Ipswich City was founded. Limestone, the original name of the Ipswich settlement, is an important ingredient in the production of cement and concrete. The concrete plinth alludes to the minerals that were mined here in the early days of European settlement. The plinth is about industry and tradition, stability and progress.