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ARTIST: JADE OAKLEY
CLIENT: ACT GOVERNMENT

Scribbly Gum is integrated into a curvaceous balustrade wall and is inspired by the intersecting lines of Canberra’s iconic trees. Light is used to create a visually dynamic artwork, mesmerising as it slowly weaves across the maze of scribbles. Creative Road worked with the artist to develop her concept, overseeing artwork design, fabrication, and installation.

Photography: Ben Wrigley

“The Scribbly Gum also lends the artwork a light touch as it reminds us of the wonder of nature, and nature’s sense of humour. The whimsical patterns on the scribbly bark bring to mind childhood, and time spent in the bush. It is a reminder of our native land, the place that grounds us and links us together. It is a symbol of the culture and landscape to which we belong.” Jade Oakley