A Poem for the Wetlands (2005) - Patrick Jones & Mel Ogden

Address: Healthdale Glen Orden Wetlands,
Kookaburra Avenue,
Werribee
VIC 3030

Acquired by: Mayoral Commission

About the Artwork:

A poem for the wetlands highlights both the flat topography of the wetlands and aspects of the surrounding built environment. The artwork includes three words engraved in stone PLAY – KEEP – LIVE.

The word PLAY was chosen because the artwork is interactive and provides a place for people to gather and play. The word KEEP acknowledges community custodianship of the wetlands environment and of the community itself. The word LIVE celebrates local residents and recognition of the plants and animals living in the wetlands.

Materials: Quartizite Stone, Steel

For more information about the artist visit: melogden.com

Acknowledgement of Traditional Custodians

Wyndham City Council recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first Peoples of Australia. We acknowledge the Bunurong and Wadawurrung Peoples as Traditional Owners of the lands on which Wyndham City operates. The Wadawurrung and Bunurong Peoples have and always will belong to the Werribee Yalook (river), creeks, stars, hills and red clay of this Country. We pay respect to their Ancestors and Elders who always have, and always will, care for Country and community today and for future generations.