See sea shell sculpture at shopping centre A NEW sculpture has been unveiled at the Karingal Hub Shopping Centre. Sound Shell was revealed to the public on 21 September. The artwork is 2.5 metres tall and also features a soundscape element. The sculpture is the work of Mornington Peninsula resident Christabel Wigley. She said that the piece was inspired by “the beauty and evocative nature of a seashell”. “The pattern has been hand-crafted and carved from a giant block of polystyrene, with plaster sculpting ridges and nodes applied to produce the Turbo shell. I hope the final result will spark discovery and interaction, probing memories of place and connection to nature,” she said. Karingal Hub Shopping Centre manager Richard Devlin said the sculpture is “the perfect centrepiece for our Town Square precinct and the first piece of commissioned art as part of Karingal Hub’s Art Trail, transforming Karingal Hub into a lifestyle destination as much as a leading shopping centre in Victoria’s south-east.” Audio for the shell sculpture’s soundscape was recorded in local Bunurong language by Uncle Mik Edwards and N’arweet Dr Carolyn Briggs AM.
She sculpts sea shells: Christabel Wigley with her Sound Shell sculpture, which has been installed at Karingal Hub. Picture: Gary Sissons
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Brancatisano Fresh Grocer opens at the Gateway Shopping Centre WOW! What a week it has been! From all the team at Brancatisano Fresh Grocer, we thank you for visiting our brand new store at The Gateway Shopping Centre Langwarrin and for making it a very special Grand Opening! It was great to see your reaction to all that was on offer and your delight in exploring all the specialty departments. It was so hard to choose a favourite section whether it be the fresh produce, gourmet grocery, continental delicatessen, artisan baker, Rebel Donuts, or Gradi Pronto Many were transfixed by the fresh flowers and plants that welcomed everyone as they entered the store, then again the smell of freshly ground organic coffee was a smash hit also. But whatever it was for you, we thank you and look forward to serving you again at Brancatisano Fresh Grocer.
Frankston Times
27 September 2022
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