PENNY AND POUNDER (THEME, HISTORY OF THE VICTORIA PARK POST OFFICE)

2012
Historical information

The building of the post Office in 1912-13 coincides with the final year of printing of the Western Australian series of Black Swan stamps 1854-1912. From 1913 – 1946 it was the introduction of the Kangaroo series of Australian stamps.
Artist statement: The artwork consists of life size sculptures of the swan and kangaroo, constructed from discs of steel to form the sculpture. The discs will be reminiscent of the currency of the period.
The artist says “The use of the iconic Swan and Kangaroo reflect the stamps that effectively date the building of the Post Office and carry through the historic theme.”
“The Swan will be in a walking stance, positioned near the kangaroo, as if it has become redundant and is perhaps heading back to the river.”

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Details

Registration number
cwa-org-203-PA22
Item type
Year
Public Location
VICTORIA PARK POST OFFICE, ALBANY HIGHWAY (CORNER OF DUNCAN STREET) VICTORIA PARK
Town of Victoria Park

Town of Victoria Park

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