Sculpture on the Scarp

“A World Of My Own” explores the idea of finding ones own place in the world amongst nature, within tiny worlds at the bottom of the garden or under the scrub on your walk to the river. With mushrooms, mycelium, bug hotels, river fish, moss and lichens. Pams sculptures encourages us all to get down low to the ground and find yourself in imagination, exploring the undergrowth and microscopic worlds we sometimes miss.

My glass practice explores the colour, light and changing atmosphere of Western Australia. Inspired by learning about the Noongar six-season calendar, A Year in the Hills brings together six kiln-formed discs reflecting my own observations of seasonal change. Their colours and abstract marks emerge from my drawing practice. Suspended among branches, they invite light, breeze and bush into the work.

The Wonil (Australian peppermint) offers a quiet presence in the landscape, its graceful foliage moving with the breeze. This work reflects an appreciation of that gentle strength and the shelter trees provide. It invites us to pause, notice the rhythms of the natural world, and consider the sense of belonging we find beneath a canopy.

Protective adaptations was created entirely from products of overconsumption and waste sourced from REmida. Meticulously and repetitively transformed, these materials became an imagined little family forced to adapt to their changing environment. Through the use of repurposed materials, the work challenges the community to reflect on our environmental impact and consider adaptations that may reduce detrimental outcomes.

" Any discussion/promotion of ideas should be RESPECTFUL. ""Blah,Blah,Blah"" is my artistic response to the current level of political discourse. "

What Remains explores the relationship between Western Australia’s black cockatoos and their increasingly fragile habitat. Inspired by the natural environment of the Perth Hills, I combine porcelain, carved imagery, seed pod impressions and reclaimed timber to reflect on habitat loss, survival and resilience. The work draws attention to what remains and the importance of protecting these birds and the landscapes they depend on.

The kangaroos in the Darlington area, particularly the family group which live around Victor Road and Prater Farm, all have a white spot on their forehead. After years of collecting objects and items from bulk verge collection, bushfires and litter, I have finally brought to life my first sculpture, Prater's Joey.

Everlasting is an installation of over 600 everlasting daisies made of reclaimed plastics and found items. A comment on the everlasting nature of plastics, and a rail against single-use and throw-away culture... a wildflower display that will truly last forever. 

Lee identifies with his Celtic origins and enjoys bringing mythology and magic into his work. Lee works predominantly with metal, many of his sculptures combining steel and copper, or repurposing found metal elements. When we're young, the lines between real and imaginary are blurred. 'Mythic' explores the tension between legend, myth and imagination, and how perceptions of 'reality' change over time.

I work primarily in my own paper mache clay made from paper pulp, resinous PVA glue and calcium carbonate powder. This piece is constructed over a galvanised wire armature and is although sealed is designed for internal display. My work descibes a slightly skewed world inhabited by gentle innocent characters , their day to day happenings and interactions.

This is a collection of works from Art, Design and Yirra Yaarkin students from Prendiville Catholic College.

"In “Garden of Hopes and Dreams” discarded plastic plant pots and bamboo garden stakes are given new life. The work is part of an ongoing study drawing attention to consumption and waste, recycling and plastic. 50 flowers created from over 100 discarded plant pots represent the hopes and dreams of gardeners everywhere while highlighting the springtime surge in discarded plastic plant pots (of which only 8% are recycled)."

Using copper and stainless steel mesh as textiles, and clay foraged from Darlington, the "Propagules" hang over a depression shaped seed bed of unfired clay. The forms are stitched with zips, sometimes stuffed with cotton waste or clay seeds, sometimes empty. The objects allude to plant reproduction, and tease out concepts of emptiness, fertility, extinction and resilience.

The Peculiar nest invites us to look beyond the ordinary and discover the magic of creating something delightfully unexpected. Perched amongst a tangle of twigs and wire, this quirky community brings together an assortment of characters.

With most of my art I really try to repurpose and recycle metal artefacts into a new meaning and form. This piece is made from a flywheel, a crankshaft and a plough disc. Making a bird trough/bath. The stones and the island sculpture are to make it aesthetically pleasing and also to ensure no animal that uses it will drown.

Arrived by Sea tells the stories of those who crossed oceans seeking another life, carrying memories, belongings, hopes and dreams. Set on Darlington’s historic railway platform, the work connects journeys across sea and land. A weathered travel trunk, deep-sea buoy, shipping chain, railway nails and sculptural boots bring together found materials, reflecting movement, labour, arrival and the enduring traces of those who came before us.

Returning to Earth: Seasonal Threads grounds itself in the gentle, seasonal rhythms of Western Australia, tracing a personal dialogue between the earth and the passage of time.

I enjoy transforming recycled steel, tin, wire and discarded machinery into unique works of art. I love adding an element of intrigue that encourages views to look closer and question what they see. Maire Claire, seemingly floating effortlessly above the ground, creates a playful illusion, sparking curiosity and leaving the viewer with a moment of contemplation.

Following last years successful reunion, the Critter Elders decided to visit and experience the fun of DAF, to see the wonderful people of Darlington and their visitors. Made from a recently felled Marri tree and a collection of recycled car, cd’s and household parts, the Elders feel at home in Darlington and Perth Hills.

In a world full of noise and distraction, Chiming In invites us to pause and listen to the subtle rhythms of nature. Silence becomes an invitation to reconnect with the world around us, noticing what we often overlook. By listening more closely, we can shift from consumers to caretakers, recognising that we are part of nature, not separate from it.

This work unfolds as an expanding, living body, reflecting how we navigate life’s quiet burdens while continuing to give. Its soft inner glow suggests resilience, while its fragile structure reveals strain. Transforming decorative lanterns into something alive and purposeful, it explores growth, exhaustion and the delicate balance of caring for others, ourselves and the world we share.

Orchids Embrace is inspired by the natural elegance as the spider orchids dance delicately in the breeze. My trilogy represents my interpretation of the Djubak family which has graced our country for many years, bringing a joyful sight to all. My large scale mild steel trio highlights how graceful and exquisite orchids stand for everyone to admire.

"This work reflects on the social value applied to wildlife deemed unwanted by society. They are ‘junk animals’, displaced from their native habitats and forced into urban contexts due to urban expansion. The sculpture is compiled from thousands of found objects, all deemed broken, useless, or superfluous by past owners. You can probably pick out familiar elements within them. Think; what value do you place upon a creature?"

The Anteatersaurus combines a range of mechanical agricultural components, the Pistons from a vintage fire engine, some Boules and a beautifully curved piece of heavy duty C-section Steel. Which was the primary starting point and inspiration for this work. With its poseable feet, this playful creation can literally go anywhere.

Inspired by a family of Boobook owls who visited our garden in 2024 and are still regular visitors in our neighbourhood. Mum, dad and their 3 chicks. Grumpy, startled, curious, sleepy and dreamer. Recreating this using the raw end of Jarrah log which was felled and cut locally in the Perth hills. With beautiful retro stained glass saved from a home renovation to create the Boobook owl family.