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Large starburst lights above a busy pedestrian laneway are arranged in a spectrum of colours.
Artist: Peter McGregor
Artwork description
Llankelly Place is a modest but bustling laneway connecting Orwell Street and Darlinghurst Road in Kings Cross.
Lit by this series of large, brightly-coloured starbursts, inspired by the nearby El Alamein Fountain, this busy lane has become a much-loved Kings Cross landmark.
The lights and the decorative pavements beneath, both designed by architect Peter McGregor, transformed the dark, narrow passage into a welcoming pedestrian walkway.
The lights are arranged in a spectrum of colours, from red at the entrance to Darlinghurst Road, through orange and yellow, to green where the laneway meets the small oasis of the Springfield Gardens at Orwell Street.
Artist
Peter McGregor has studied both art and architecture and continues to practice the fine line and at times large void between both in a range of projects. These include new parks and squares, street and lane upgrades, small public buildings, as well as apartment buildings and houses.
Conservation
In 2013 the lights underwent a major restoration. The 11 giant coloured ‘medallions’ were restored with new weatherproof light fittings and energy-efficient LED bulbs, new cables and wiring.
