Meet Momenta: the new sculpture structure taking permanent residency at Rippleside.
As works are underway in Rippleside Park’s redevelopment to introduce a new accessible and inclusive play space, Livvi’s Park, closer to the foreshore the park has also received a makeover introducing a new public art work.
Developed by artists and designers Geoff Trensky and Tony Gilevsky, and funded through the Geelong City Deal, the 3.2 metres by 3.5 metres sculpture titled Momenta is a new landmark of the site.
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The abstract fish sculpture marks the start of the scenic drive into central Geelong around Rippleside Park and onto the Waterfront esplanade, a key arrival point into the heart of the city. The artwork is part of the Arrivals Indicators project, which aims to ease navigation and reinforce key destinations that link the entrance to our region with central Geelong. The project aligns with the cities wide tourism strategies, positioning Geelong as a destination. The Arrival Indicators project is part of the Geelong City Deal, a collaborative partnership to transform Geelong and the Great Ocean Road by the Australian and Victorian Governments, and the City of Greater Geelong through the Revitalising Central Geelong Action Plan.
Acknowledging the unique features of the site, Momenta is inspired by the rhythmic ebb and flow of Corio Bay. The design is steel fabricated and finished with an industrial paint system that incorporates five coatings, using large geometric plates to both contrast with and reflect the natural landscape. The work reflects the social and cultural histories and importance associated with fish at Rippleside. At 3.2 metres by 3.5 metres, it is positioned where creeks meet the sea, close to fish breeding grounds.
The project is leans into Geoff Trensky’s signature style of developing meaningful and timeless place-based narratives, told in a creative and relatable way, whilst also embracing the expressive geometric shapes known in Tony Gilevsky’s portfolio to form both representational and abstract compositions. Combined Momenta is both as striking as it is significant to the space.
Of the new addition to the region, Mayor Stretch Kontelj says, “Council is thrilled to see the installation of Momenta. I want Geelong to be renowned for its public art and I’ll be doing whatever I can to promote art in all of its forms during my term as mayor. I’m absolutely passionate about pushing for more public art across our city and in all our new developments. A clever and creative city needs art and culture to inspire and stimulate people, and more public art will help make Geelong a great place to live, work, play and visit.”
Visit Momenta at Rippleside Park, Bell Parade, Rippleside. Find out more about the Momenta public artwork here.
