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End Divided Path
The work was designed to be accessible, being tactile for the sight impaired and accessible by wheelchair. Reaching 4 metres to the highest point, it has been constructed of concrete, Mintaro slate and steel with a hot dipped zinc finish. Inlaid into the slate surface are figures formed by the use of locally found shards of pottery from early Adelaide homes and Bennett’s Potters terracotta rubble. Linda also worked with the children from Brompton Primary and their drawings can be seen incised around the base of the sculpture.
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Journey
Journey - consists of two elements, both 3.5 metres high on each side of the bike path, made from bronze and stainless steel. The work represents the paths of life, and of time, leading to and from, forming a passage way. The viewer is held on one side of the path, grounded. The materials, physical, spiritual and emotional goals that we strive for are on the other side, the 'ladder of success'. The work invites us to rise above obstacles so that we can 'fly' to the other side to reach our goals. The work along the path represents moving through our dreams, hopes and aspirations.
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Landline/Timeline
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River Markers
This group of three sculptures was commissioned in 1994 by Foundation SA (now Arts SA). 'The River Markers' were part of a group of four sculptures placed in this area along the River Torrens. They refer to aspects of the environment prior to white settlement and offer an interesting contrast with the 19th Century layout of the surrounding Parklands. The first marker is a stylized version of the pacific black duck shown above water and stone. The second marker shows river red gum leaves and flowers with kangaroo grass and rushes divided by the sweep of time, the big headed gudgeon and the blue spotted goby. Galvanised iron was used to construct the sculptures because of its close relation to materials used by the early settlers.
A Day Out
Introduction
According to the old nursery rhyme, some little piggies go to market while others stay home. Well, it seems these particular piggies diverted to Rundle Mall in this playful piece of public art.
The four bronze pigs are as local a resident of the Mall as anyone can be, delighting tourists and showing themselves to be the most photogenic pigs around. Sculpted in a variety of poses -- lying down, trotting about and one on its hind legs with snout buried into the bin -- they have become permanent icons of Rundle Mall.
Officially known as ‘A Day Out’ by Marguerite Derricourt, the four pigs were unveiled in 1999 by the Lord Mayor, Dr. Jane Lomax-Smith. It immediately became apparent, with the popularity of the four trouble-makers, that they needed names. It was put to a public poll and thus Truffles, Oliver, Horatio and Augusta were born. Frequently being ridden and photographed, the four-legged characters bring out the kid in those who walk by.
About this art
Title: A Day Out
Year: 1999
Description: Marguerite Derricourt's 'A Day Out' was installed in the Rundle Mall in 1999. It was a response to the Adelaide City Council's commission for a public art work that reflected aspects of life in Adelaide. The bronze material used to create the pigs, was used intentionally to keep with the large amount of bronze sculptures that already exist in Adelaide. However, unlike many of the other bronze sculptures in the city, the surface of the bronze is shiny from the wear and tear produced by the many children who are attracted by and interact with this work. Each of the pigs was named by the public in a popularity poll. The names selected for the pigs are Augusta, Truffles and Oliver. These bronze pigs are depicted in lively poses as if they were walking the street, greeting shoppers, and snuffling out a bargain.
Artist Name(s): DERRICOURT Marguerite
Material: Bronze
Art Form: sculpture
Date of Fabrication: 1999
Date of Installation: 1999
Owner: Adelaide City Council
Label: There are brass plaques with the name of each pig inscribed into the plaque.
Further Sources: All information Edited by Lisa Picciau, from original form.
Location: Rundle Mall, adj Myer Centre
Access Hours: 24 Hrs
Wheel Chair Access: Access
Artist Details
Artist Name(s): DERRICOURT Marguerite
Gender: F
Year of Birth: unknown
Place of Birth: unknown
Year of Death: N/A
Arrived in Australia: unknown
Country of Residency: Melbourne, VIC
Rundle Mall,
Adelaide
