A sculpture of a moth with bushland in the background.

Moth Ascending the Capital is one of Tuggeranong’s most iconic public artworks.

23 July 2024

Canberra is lucky enough to be home to many art galleries and museums. However, there are pockets of amazing outdoor art sprinkled all over the city.

Tuggeranong is no exception. Here are some of the amazing artworks you can see right in your own neighbourhood:

Unnamed mural

Artist: David Cragg
Location: Tuggeranong 55 Plus Club, 101 Cowlishaw Street, Greenway

A colourful mural featuring wildlife and mountains.

This mural is one of three painted at the Tuggeranong 55 Plus Club. Artist David Cragg mentored a group of 'silver sprayers' (older artists), from the Seniors Centre to paint the walls. The artwork depicts eye-catching local wildlife with mountain ranges in the distance.

To see more of David's work, check out his Instagram .

Platypus Story toilet block

Artist: Kristie Peters
Location: Mortimer Lewis Drive, Greenway

An artist sits against a colourfully painted toilet block.

Local Wiradjuri artist Kristie Peters digitally designed this mural.

The vinyl wrap mural depicts our native platypus. Kristie says, the platypus represents individuality and encourages our community to be unique.

See more of Kristie’s work here.

Unnamed mural

Artist: Geoff Filmer
Location: Kambah ACT Government depot, Chirnside Circuit, Kambah

A building painted with a colourful mural depicting native flowers and birds.

Artist Geoff Filmer depicts a blend of fauna and flora painted at the Kambah depot. The work incorporates earthy colours which invites viewers to appreciate the detailed fauna and flora, like the cockatoo.

To see more of David’s work, check out his Instagram.

Firestorm Story Tree

Artist: Bryan Carrick and Mount Taylor Estate community
Location: Between Ammonn and Bolden Places, off Sulwood Drive, Kambah

A sculpture carved from a tree.

This artwork was carved on one of the trees that was left standing after the 18 January 2003 firestorm. It's a symbol of the community's spirit and resilience.

Find out more.

Kambah Sheep

Artist: Matthew Harding
Location: Kambah Village Shopping Centre, corner of Drakeford Drive and Marconi Crescent, Kambah

A sheep scultpure set against a low wall that reads "Kambah Village Shopping Centre"

This work includes not only sheep, but also:

  • Christmas beetles
  • a sheep dog
  • hardwood poles inlaid and marked with found farmyard objects.

Artist Matthew Harding was inspired by the rural history of the area.

Find out more.

Moth Ascending the Capital

Artist: Alexander Knox
Location: Drakeford Drive median at Summerland and O'Halloran Circuits, Kambah

A sculpture of a moth with bushland in the background.

Alexander Knox designed this sculpture to represent a bogong moth bursting into flight.

Find out more.

Gathering Place

Artist: Wellspring with Brian Carrick
Location: Mortimer Lewis Drive, East Tuggeranong Lake

An open outdoor area with stone columns, stones and paving set against a lake.

Gathering Place is part of a recreational and ceremonial place. The creators intended the space to encourage reconciliation between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people in the region.

Find out more.

We Are Fishes

Artist: Andrew Townsend
Location: Corner of Reed and Cowlishaw Streets, Tuggeranong

Two sculptual fish made from windvanes on the edge of a lake.

This is a pair of fishes that swim in the air between Tuggeranong Arts Centre and Lake Tuggeranong. The sculpture is made from a pair of wind vanes.

Find out more.

Decollete

Artist: Michael Le Grand
Location: Manning Clark Offices, Tuggeranong

A metallic scuplture sits in front of a building.

This is another nautical-themed work reflecting the design of Tuggeranong Arts Centre. This sculpture was intended to be at entrance to the Centre. Following changes to the entryway, Decollete moved to its current location.

Find out more.

Angel Wings

Artist: Phil Price
Location: Corner of Soward Way and Drakeford Drive, Tuggeranong

A tall sculpture with two moving wings sits on the edge of a lake.

This 10-metre-tall sculpture features aerodynamic wings that move in response to the wind. The sculptor described it as a celebration of being alive.

Find out more.

Discover more public art in Canberra or find street art and graffiti in your area .

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