simone developing ideas 4 May

Treating the site as an island or oasis within an urban environment and as a memorial to a primordial forest.
Research reveals that the Kemp Park place site of Fortitude Valley was formally known as Rosetta Swamp.
Transforming it into a place to reflect, ponder, imagine and journey through.
Tree like forms at different levels at entry points to park and within park in arrangements that are inviting, not cluttered or inhospitable.
Tree forms: Hand sculpted cement fondue or carved wood (refer to first five images).

Referencing the past unseen – the ways animals and plants have journeyed though and inhabited the site historically…
Providing an imaginative interpretation towards future possibilities…
Surprise and delight elements of morphed organisms inspired by local flora and fauna scattered throughout these forms – some perched or attached – some lying or curled beneath…(to be developed – mockups only indicative of idea at this stage)
Morphed organisms: Hand sculpted cement fondue with buffed finish – sophisticated coloured paint/patina could be achieved with more research (Cast bronze or aluminum would be perfect but not within budget)
Potential to treat cement so it grows moss…

While thinking about surprise and delight interventions I wondered if the tree forms them-selves might start to sprout these forms… (tree sprouting jpeg)

Imagery of morphed flora and fauna can also be repeated via sandblasting or carvings
- in seating
- on wooden poles
- in pavement
- via inlay (cutouts)
- grills for lights
- as text