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This large ceramic mosaic references education and the development of technology throughout human evolution.
Artists: Jenny Crooke and Lloyd Kelemen
Artwork description
This large mosaic comprises ceramic tiles of various sizes, shapes and textures placed together to make colourful geometric shapes and patterns that represent a seed opening and the development of human technology.
Designed to be viewed both from a distance and up close, the mural features a curved yellow line running across the mosaic and containing an eclectic mix of 3-dimensional ceramic characters. These characters include animals, people and items related to the local area. Metallic pieces are also used in sections of the mosaic.
Other materials used include steel, plumbing pipes and bits of wiring. There are also some elements and influences from Aboriginal designs. The mosaic is located on the front wall of the International Grammar School on Kelly Street in Ultimo. It was installed in September 1996.
The theme relates to education and the development of technology throughout human evolution. It shows a huge seed bursting open as it falls through space and over a piece of computer panel, which is interspersed by a trail of organic form. The artists have combined this with a plethora of images that reference, among other things, the Voyager space probes, computers and elements of nature.
Artists
This artwork is a collaboration by husband and wife team, Lloyd Kelemen and Jenny Crooke. Kelemen and Crooke developed the project in close consultation with the architectural group Peddle Thorp and Walker Architects to ensure the work of art complemented the new exterior of the International Grammar School building where its located. The school was also invited to participate in the creation of the work by making ceramic pieces that were incorporated into the design.
The artwork is one in a list of notable public artworks created by Kelemen and Crooke, including The Sea Mural at Bondi Beach, the children’s mosaic play octopus at Bronte Beach and The Dinosaur Mural on the former Surry Hills Library wall in Crown Street.
Inscription
Seeds of the Future
Design and Construction – Lloyd and Jenny Kelemen
Ceramics – IGS Students, Peddle Thorp Architects, Local community, Leah and Dean Kelemen
LJ Mosaics Tileworks 1997
John Bourke, General Manager
Design and Construction – Lloyd and Jenny Kelemen
Ceramics – IGS Students, Peddle Thorp Architects, Local community, Leah and Dean Kelemen
LJ Mosaics Tileworks 1997
John Bourke, General Manager
