I often wondered why the cultural material representative of the Cowpastures appeared to have been 'forgotten' by our community. The list of cultural items is quite an extensive include: roads and bridges, parks and reserves; historic sites, books, paintings, articles; conferences, seminars, and workshops; monuments, memorials and murals; community commemorations, celebrations and anniversaries.
Tag: Art
Oran Park Library: public art celebrates the ghosts of motor racing
The Oran Park library has a number of public artworks that commemorate the former Oran Park motorway that was on the site. These wonderful public art installations celebrate the memories of the ย Oran Park Raceway which closed in 2010.
Cowpastures Memorial at Narellan
In the plaza outside Narellan Library there is an item public art called the Cowpasture Story.
Governor Hunter, a Cowpastures memorial at Mount Annan
The statue of Governor Hunter in the Governors Green Park at Mount Annan is another celebration of the history of the Cowpastures.
Making Camden History
Making Camden History tells the story of how the history of the Camden District has been written from the 19th century. It is the history of the history of the local area.
Sir John Sulman Medal for Architectural Excellence in 1963 awarded for a local example of mid-century modernism
Bell Tower Park in Leppington is dedicated to the memory of the St Andrews Boys Home that was located on the site. There is a replica bell tower and a number of sculptures of young boys in the park.
Cowpastures memorial, Oran Park
The story of the Cowpastures can be told in many ways including through public art. At Oran Park an art installation of a herd of bronze cows is one approach to storytelling.
Cowpastures: artwork at Harrington Park Lake
The public art installation called 'Cowpastures' at Harrington Park Lakeside walkway is an example of wayfinding, placemaking, memorialisation and urban development.
Mundane objects tell an interesting story
Utility covers are mundane objects that tell interesting stories about the past in an area. Others consider then to be a form of street art and street aesthetic.
Exploring Camden Realism: Art as storytelling
Camden Realism is an art style emerging in the Macarthur region, characterized by storytelling through representational artworks. Artists like Nola Tegel and Patricia Johnston, influenced by Alan Baker, capture local history and change. Exhibitions at Campbelltown Arts Centre showcase their work, reflecting the evolving landscape and community identity.
