‘Hiatus’ 2020-21 | Me and UooUoo | RCH 150th Anniversary Public Art Trial & Auction
The project
2020 was The Royal Children’s Hospital 150th anniversary. To celebrate the wonderful work over this time, the RCH foundation arranged a spectacular public art trail. The art trail showcased 100 UooUoo’s painted by 100 Victorian artists. I am so pleased and honoured to be one of these artists. The UooUoo form is designed by artist Alexander Knox, who also designed ‘Creature’ displayed in the RCH foyer.
My design
I chose a peaceful floral design for my UooUoo, painted with white-toned flowers native to Melbourne.
My work is titled ‘Hiatus’.
I often visualise fields of flowers when I need peace - to me they represent a ‘time out of life’, to reconnect with nature and our internal lifeforce, providing renewed strength and determination. I wanted to create imagery for children affected by health difficulties, where they can imagine a day coyly playing in nature.
I hope my UooUoo provides a sense of momentary peace and happiness for all viewers.
Public Art Trial
All 100 UooUoo’s were on display throughout Melbourne and Geelong from 20 January - 7 April 2021.
‘Hiatus’ was located at Malvern Square, corner of High Street & Glenferrie Road, Malvern.
See www.uoouoo.org.au for more information on artists and locations along the full art trail.
Auction
Each UooUoo was set for auction at the end of the art trail. They were cleaned up, sent for a final ‘goup’ exhibition at Melbourne Convention Centre, then put up for auction.
‘Hiatus’ sold prior to auction to a private collector. I am so glad my UooUoo has a forever home, and am honored to have raised $$K for Royal Childrens’ Hospital Foundation. May my artwork continue to provide peace, smiles and happiness to the very special owner.
Self portrait with my completed UooUoo ‘Hiatus’, July 2020.
My brushes while painting waratah petals in the studio, May 2020.
At the final exhibition, April 2021.
Gallery
Please scroll through a small gallery below. These images were taken during the painting process in our Mulgrave studio, May to July 2020. It was a lovely opportunity to work with so many great artists in our (socially distanced) space during lockdown. I hope to add more images from the Malvern art trail location during display in 2021.
Please wander the art trail and share the news with everyone you know. Feel free to tag me in any photos you take when visiting my UooUoo.
Caelene D’Arcy (nee Glen) tags: @caelenedarcyneeglen #caeleneartist
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