Sarah Oliver
The lawn outside the Caroline Springs library has been transformed into a colourful, interactive wonderland.
Artist Georgina Humphries was commissioned by Melton council to create the temporary installation titled ‘Prismatic Play’.
Made from repurposed tents, two patchwork sails create an overhead canopy facing Caroline Springs Boulevard and shelter a colourful 3D patchwork play mat.
“I’ve been working with these sails and colourful patchworks for a number of years now,” Georgina said.
“It utilises recycled fabric and that generates the multicoloured aspects; I can never collect enough of the same colour.”
Georgina said she’s been wanting to make interactive artwork, so took the opportunity to make something that the public can find “really enticing”.
The artwork also incorporates the natural environment with sails that are puffed out when activated by the wind.
“So that’s kind of really inviting for the kids to play with that adults love as well,” she said.
Art for the community to enjoy is also a big part of Georgina’s inspiration, with the installation being something free for anyone to experience at any time, without having to go into a gallery.
Georgina had to make sure she installed the flags and mat while she still could as she is currently 36 weeks pregnant.
“This is my last project before I take leave to have the baby, so it’s been really great to fit that in.
“The council have been really lovely…they’ve been really flexible and it’s been really nice to do my final project whilst being pregnant.”
The installation is up until February 13 2022.
