Eight local Western Australian artists from Yanchep have created nine public art pieces to be displayed on at stations along the Yanchep Rail Extension.
The pieces will be displayed across three new stations, highlighting the landscapes and biodiversity of the Yanchep region celebrating the culture, history and environment.
The Yanchep Rail Extension will deliver the last proposed section of the Joondalup Line from Butler, 14.5 kilometres north to Yanchep.
The local artists included two Noongar artists whose work is displayed at Alkimos Station, Eglington Station and Yanchep Station in Perth.
The pieces at Alkimos Station incorporate aspects of the landscape and culture of Alkimos, including the Melaleuca Paperbark tree, the connection between land and water, and the story of the rainbow serpent.
The artwork at Eglington Station displays colour in a significant role, highlighting the biodiversity of the region. Walking through the station, commuters will feel the echo of the ocean meeting the Tuart Forest.
Yanchep Station’s artwork encompasses a blend of form and function. The pieces range from interior art to shade canopies at the station entrance and reflect the flora, fauna and landscapes native to Yanchep.
METRONET’S Public Art Strategy aims to ensure the program’s legacy of transformative transport infrastructure and contribute to the unique identity of each station and precinct.
The program-wide approach has guided public art delivery, drawing inspiration from Perth’s Aboriginal and local culture, history, landscape and place.
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