Sun is shining at Collins Square

31st July, 2013

The first of Walker Corporation’s public art contributions was installed at Collins Square last month.

John Olsen’s 48 sqm painting King Sun (pictured right), was installed in the foyer of Tower 1 and is now visible from Collins St.

The artwork (pictured right) references Mr Olsen’s King Sun mural at the National Gallery of Australia and is inspired by NASA images of solar flares.

It’s the largest piece Mr Olsen has created since his 1982 mural Salute to Five Bells for the Sydney Opera House.

Places Victoria requires Docklands developers to spend one per cent of the value of their developments on public art contributions.

Collins Square is valued at $1.6 billion, equating to a public art contribution worth $16 million.

A large-scale canopy sculpture by Dion Horstmans will also be installed between the lantern building and Collins Square entrance. An installation date is yet to be announced.

Collins Square dining area, “The Lunch Room”, also opened last month and offers a range of eating options.