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LOWER NAPIER, NEAR
ENGINEERING SOUTH
Dual (1978-79)
This steel work by the nationally
recognised South Australian sculptor
Greg Johns is based on the eastern
philosophical concepts of creating duality
by breaking a circle. Its form is influenced
by the work of Henry Moore.
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NAPIER BUILDING
FORECOURT
Dorado (1964)
Bryan Kneale is a renowned sculptor
in the United Kingdom, celebrated for
his inventive, modernist explorations
of abstract forms. This reflects the
international, adventurous outlook of
its donor, Kym Bonython, AC DFC
AFC, who gifted the steel sculpture to
the University.
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Originally designed for the Adelaide
Teacher’s College Medley Dance
Theatre, this work by the notable South
Australian artist Geoffrey Wilson – best
known for his landscape painting –
represents education as a cultural
and moral force in society. The work,
comprising glass mosaic tiles made
in Italy, was relocated to the Napier
undercroft in 2004 where it complements
the modernist architecture of the
Napier building.
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Members of the public are welcome
on campus to explore public art.
Tours of these works and others are
offered by University Collections.
For enquiries email:
[email protected]
or phone (08) 8313 3086.
READER SURVEY
Medley Theatre Glass
Mosaic (circa 1960–1963)
WALTER YOUNG GARDEN
Reclining Connected
Forms (1969)
Considered internationally a leading
sculptor of his generation, Henry Moore
drew on his interest in armour, protection
and the human form as inspiration for this
work, suggestive of a mother shielding
her child. This bronze sculpture was
purchased for the University through the
Benham Bequest.
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