A hundred years ago six Diggers returned from the poppy fields of France, sat on Freshwater beach and discussed creating a place where they could be together and support each other. This was the genesis of the Harbord Diggers and the original Diggers are now honoured by the six poppies in a Memorial artwork by artist Jade Oakley.
Interplay
Jade Oakley’s Interplay is a site specific public artwork which was commissioned by Waverley Council after winning the public vote.
Looking Up
When Westfield commissioned Australian artist Jade Oakley to produce ambient art pieces for their central escalator cladding and a multi storey lift well at Westfield Parramatta she was instantly inspired by the indigenous plants of the area.
SXS x AAP - 3 days to go
Only three days to go until Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi 2017 ends so if you haven’t had a chance, do yourself a favour and get down to Bondi. Over 100 sculptures from Australian and international artists line the iconic walkway from Bondi to Bronte.
SXS x AAP
Sculpture by the Sea at Bondi is one of Sydney’s most popular events with up to 500,000 visitors each year. Staged on the spectacular Bondi to Tamarama coastal walk, this free to the public exhibition captures the imagination of Sydney and its visitors for three weeks each spring.
Australian Financial Review
Armed with a smartphone and a battery of apps, everyone's a photographer these days. What that means is that fine art photography has been granted a new authority, evolved even more of an aura.
AAP proud Supporting Partner of Sculpture by the Sea 2017
Axolotl is a known innovator in surfaces and world class project management. More recently it has focused on sculpting a reputation within the arts sector as the ideal partner for large art projects.
Art in review
Axolotl Art Projects are excited to showcase a selection of the recent public art projects and art collections we have been involved in.
Rain Shadow
Photography by @carolynpricephotography
Axolotl have had the privilege of working closely with Australian artist Jade Oakley on a series of recent art projects.
TOP5FEET
Submerge into Paddington Reservoir Gardens, where you’ll find TOP5FEET, an immersive aquatic artwork by artist Dale Jones-Evans.
Sydney Morning Herald
Dramatic art installation to turn Paddington Reservoir into a swimming pool
Pier One Sydney Harbour (Lobby, Bar and Restaurant Refurbishment)
Electrolight have been working closely with Bates Smart Architects on the design for the revitalised Pier One Sydney Harbour. Specialist fabricator Axolotl were appointed to manufacture the piece and were instrumental in the realisation of the work.
Ginkgo, Lily, Monsteria
Axolotl were delighted to be involved in the creation of this beautiful series of 2 metre tall sculptures by artist Jade Oakley, commissioned by the new Westfield's Miranda Shopping Centre.
Australian Design Review
AAP has been established to develop and facilitate creative projects in liaison with project managers, architects, designers, councils and artists, for any scale and application.
Anzac Poppies
Axolotl was recently requested by Distinctive Living Design to help create a thought provoking and meaningful tribute to the ANZACs.
Currently in Factory
AAP are currently working on completing these large Poppy sculptures with the team from Distinctive Living Design, shown below being galvanised.
Specular
Axolotl Art Projects were shortlisted as one of three contenders from an international line-up to create two feature walls for Hong Kong airport.
Architecture and Design
Some companies evolve by doing something completely different. Others choose to consolidate existing services and expertise, forming a new business and complementary identity.
Axolotl Projects: LINK Glass
Nestled under No1 Pacific Place, Chatswood is a thoroughfare that is above the ordinary.
Walking Blank
'Walking Blank' is a sculpture by Canberra artist Rosalind Lemoh. Using a taxidermists mannequin (referred to as a blank), the deer has been remodelled and coated in Axolotl Graphite, to create a sleek industrial form that explores the relationship between the natural and urban environment.