Andrea Tomaselli: Artist, Designer, Gnomonist

Andrea Tomaselli
Gnomonist - Artist - Designer - Project Manager
ARTFOLIO - Selected Projects 2013

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Winged Screens -Warburton Primary School
Sundial Wangaratta Primary School
Overview - Wangaratta Primary School
Arts & Roots - Trentini Convention Australia
Sundial Padua College - Rosebud
Sundial Italian Consulate Sydney
Sundial Grollo - Thornbury
Sundial Marconi Club - Sydney
Overview - Marconi Club
Work in Progress - Savoy Club Myrtleford
Sundial Savoy Club Myrtleford
Workshops and Community related ART Projects

Work in progress - La Rocca Riva del garda
Restoration Sundial Frassilongo
Museum Craft and Tradition—S.Michele all’ Adige
Madonna - Collaboration prof.G.Omezzolli
Preparation for canvas/oil restoration- Riva del Garda
restorationTimber Tabernacle - Val del Vanoi
Via Crucis #4 - Collaboration Vinante Restoration studio
Affresco S.Vindimian - Mezzano di Primiero
Work in Progress - Sundial Monastery St. Peter - Trento
Detail - Cembra
Sundial restoration - S.Peter’s Church - Cembra
Restoration
Ancient Frescos, paintings, stone and timber

Sundial Barozzi - Martignano
Sundial Sartori - Telve
Sundial Mattivi– Levico
Work in Progress—Samone
Sundial Samone Bank - Samone
Sundial Pradel - Transacqua
Sundial Floriani - Retirement Village - Strigno
Sundial Dolomatic– Lavis
work in progress– Lavis
Sundial Primary School—Vigolo Vattaro
Sundial Lardaro Town Hall - Lardaro Municipality
Sundials
Selected private and public commission

Family and society - Mural Social Centre - Samone
Work in progress—Samone
Casa Varner—Collaboration with Paola Demanincor - Lavis
Detail - Words of Silk - Lavis
Work in progress - Lavis
Mural Fire Brigade Station - Samone
Time - University JaoTong Xian China
Community House - Darzo
Seasons - Caldonazzo
Tracing Time - Trento
International projects and Art collaborations
Murals, frescos

Curly Candelabra - South Yarra
Modular outdoor furniture - Balwyn
Work in progress - Dandenong
Scandal - Interior Design - South Yarra
Sofa#5 - Atom Interdesign
The clocks - Interactive Clocks - Melbourne
Raff Unit - Melbourne
Omega - Berwick
Quadro - Berwick
Misuzu - Interior Design
Detail - Misuzu
Interior Designex - Atom Interdesign
Interior Designex -Deatil - Atom Interdesign
Design
Custom made accessories and furniture

Foyer Olivetti - Dandenong
BarCode - Shire Yarra Ranges
Dandenong Market - Dandenong City Council
Winged - Banyule City Council
Piazza Italia@Argyle Square - Melbourne City Council
The Game - Banyule City Council
The Game - Installation - Banyule City Council
Memorial Park - Dandeong City Council
East Region Skate Park - City of Knox
PUBLIC ART
Commission, Tenders and Expression of Interest

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Andrea Tomaselli
Artist - Designer - Gnomonist - Project Manager
Andrea, over the past 30 years, has been involved in many solo and collaborative private and public
art projects in Europe, Australia and the People’s Republic of China, this include sundials, murals,
sculptures, 3D installations, furniture and accessories.
The installation of Solar Clocks in many forms and using various mediums is the main focus of his
professional art practice.
As site related artwork, a Sundial includes the study of their history and evolution, philosophy and
the various techniques together with keen sense of spatial issues and social/cultural environment of
the site.
A sundial is a timepiece that uses the sun to tell the solar time through the shadow that a Gnomon
(rod or sculpture) casts on a design of lines and symbols painted or sculpted, in various size and me-
diums.
After graduation in 1985 was employed as structural and architectural designer in a project team for
the DelFavero Building Company TRENTO (Italy) and he was involved in many national and Interna-
tional building/design projects and tenders in Europe, Africa and in the Middle East.
In 1990 following a strong artistic influence takes on a collaborative apprentice with the Laboratory of
Restoration E.Vinante in Trento (Italy) and later with Prof. G.Omezzolli Arco (Italy).
The outcome was a work/study training in the restorations of ancient frescos, sculptures and oil
paintings followed by his private practice and the valuable experiences in collaborative projects with
other muralists, sculptors, visual and multimedia artists.
In 1994 he came to Australia continuing to expand his artistic professional development through the
design and manufacturing of custom made private and public furniture, features, 3D installations and
sculptures whilst introducing and developing the use of contemporary sundials in Australia.
Since then has acquired a large network of contacts and an intricate knowledge of processes, materi-
als and methods, this include design, painting, metalwork, woodwork, model making, mould casting
and kiln forming in different mediums.
Since 2000 the Andrea has been in contact with RMIT International Public Art unit, through study he
completed the Diploma and Certificate of Art in Public Space and after the direct involvement in vari-
ous project related to Solaris and Piazza Italia e completed the Master of Art in Public Space.
Currently Andrea develops solo and collaborative Art projects to further enhance skills related to
Project management with direct involvement in the development of design and manufacturing of Art-
works in various mediums for private clients, Communities, Schools, associations, and local govern-
ments.
Details
Born in Trento 20.01.1964
Address:
51 Gordon Grove
3072 PRESTON
Victoria - AUSTRALIA
Details:
Ph/Fax 0061 3 94719794
M 0403 424 074
email: atmoart@bigpond.net.au
Qualifications:
1985 Architectural/Engineering Design
Institute Gozzer Trento Italy
2002 Diploma Business Management
RMIT University - Bundoora
2004 Diploma Art in Public Space
RMIT University - Melbourne
2005 Certificate Art in Public Space
2006 Masters Art in Public Space
2010 Certificate 4 - Quarry Management
BOX HILL TAFE INSTITUTE

Selected Projects
2013 Werribee Open Range Zoo - CURRENT
Shortlisted For the Main Entrance Sculpture
RIVER CYPHER - Maribyrnong City Council
Direct Commission - Shortlisted - ESSENDON
2012 SEEDS OF HOPES AND DREAMS-
A series of 4 Sculptures for the St.Albans Precinct
in collaboration with Dianne Beevers.
St.Albans - Brimbank City Council
2009 ART & ROOTS - A series of Artistic Workshops
involving Young Australians of Trentino origins
in collaboration with P. De Manincor.
Melbourne -Myrtleford- Sydney - Launching Place
2008 WINGED - Warburton primary School
Arts Victoria - 2008 Artist in School Recipient
Sculptural Entrance - St.Kilda Botanical Gardens
Proposal for N. 2 Sculptural Gates - St. Kilda
2007 BARCODE Yarra Ranges - Winning Artwork
EOI - Shortlisted - Commissioned - On Hold
CURRENT - Council SHIRE YARRA RANGES
Dandenong Market Public Artwork - Shortlisted
Dandenong City Council
CURRENT on Hold by D.S.E. and VicUrban
2006 FRIENDSHIP - ART collaboration
Wollongong City Council - Province of Trento
Mural / Mosaic on the House of Associations
Municipality of Storo - Pro Loco Storo
Community House / Museum - Italy
Knox Regional Skate Park - Knox City Council
Consultancy - Proposal Public Artwork
400 Year Old Tree - Oakwood Park - Noble Park
Dandenong City Council - Proposal Public Artwork
Dandenong Memorial Park - Commission EOI
Proposal for a Memorial in Dandenong Park -
City of Casey
2005 SOLARIS - Argyle Square Piazza Italia –
Public Art Commission
City of Melbourne
MERIDIAN - Municipal Kindergarten -
Public Art Tender
Proposal - Ravina di Trento (Italy)
FAMILY - Olivetti Engineering Foyer - Melbourne
Private Commission – Mural/Mixed Media
Urban Art Posters - TRAM Shelters Program
City of Melbourne - Ad SHELL
2004 Public Art Consultation – Dallas Shopping Centre
Commissioned by Hume City Council
Sundial S. Bartolomeo – Direct Commission
Municipality of Vezzano – Italy
Sundial Fontanari – Private Commission
Canzolino - Italy
Tracing Time – International Public Art Project
Mural Collaboration - Province of Trento – Italy
SOLAR Sphere - Heathdale Glen Orden Wetlands
Shortlisted – Wyndham City Council
2003 The GAME - MacLeod Netball Stadium
Commission Public Art sculpture
Banyule City Council
SOLAR POND - St.Kilda Botanical Gardens
City of Port Phillip Bay
Short listed for the sculptural Public art Project
OLD TIMBER PONDS - Sculpture Award
Finalist - Heidelberg - City of Banyule
Rotary Clock Williamstown –City of Hobson Bay
Short listed for the sculptural Public art Project
2002 WINGS - City of Banyule Watsonia Library
Commission Public Art sculpture
ORIENT’ ATION - Counihan Gallery Brunswick.
Group Exhibition in response to the Public art
cultural exchange to XI’AN in RP of China
BIRDS - Spring Intervention – Festival of Public Art
Rmit - Bundoora
2001 “ Words of Silk “ Municipality of Lavis / Museum of
Contemporary art MART Trento / Winery LA VIS
Project for a 180 sqm mural on a public space in
collaboration with chinese artists Prof Wang. Yang
and Wen an Paola De Manincor.
“Family and Society” Municipality of Samone
Mural Commissioned fro the Multipurpose Centre
2000 JAO-TONG University -Architecture and Technology
Collective Project for six paintings on canvas(2x3)m
with Prof. Wang, Mr. Yang, Mr.Weng and Paola de
Manincor. XI`AN - P.R. of China
1997 Project Mural for the Brunswick Music Festival with
Paola de Manincor “Arte e musica” Brunswick
1996 Mural for Central Fire Brigade.Telve, Italy.
Mural “Le vie del Caffè “ Headquarters DOLOMATIC
Collaboration P. de manincor Lavis, Italy.
Mural “Dalle radici ad oggi”
collaboration P.de Manincor - Thornbury, Australia
1995 Sponsored by the Province of Trento, Italy,
collaboration with Paola de Manincor ,
Artworks documenting Italian migration to Australia.
Completed murals and Sudials at: Marconi Club in
Sydney. Savoy Club, Myrtleford. Italian Consulate
Gateway Building,Sydney. Wangaratta Primary
School. Padua SecondaryCollege, Rosebud -
Veneto Club Bulleen
1994 House Varner (south wall ) Sundial and mural
collaboration with Paola De Manincor Lavis, Italy
1993 Installation “Il vino racconta” Cantina Sociale LAVIS
in collaboration with P.de Manincor Lavis, Italy
Sundials - Selected Public and Private Commissions
2006 House Pradel – Transacqua – Italy
House Osti – Strigno – Italy
2004 Sundial Migration Office - Trento - Italy
S. Bartolomeo Church - Fraveggio - Italy
2001 House Cristofolini – Fornace – Italy
Villa Pradel - Transacqua - Italy
1998 House Pradellano Bieno Italy
Villa Castelpietra Tonadico Italy
1996 Villa Wattle View Hawthorn, Vic
House Mattivi Levico T. Italy
Villa Grollo Thornbury, Vic
Bank of Samone, Italy
Dolomatic Distribution Centre, Italy
1995 Municipality of Lardaro, Italy
House of Sartori Telve, Italy
Villa Montibeller, Trento, Italy
Villa Tomassini, Tesero, Italy
House of DeOliva St. Marys NSW
Club Marconi NSW
Padua College Rosebud, Vic.
Nursing Home “R.Floriani”, Italy
House of DeMarchi, Trento, Italy
House of Marchesoni S.Martino Italy
1994 House of Cattani (3.8x1.6)m Martignano, Italy
Restaurant al Sole, Caldonazzo, Italy
House of Casillo Martignano, Italy
Savoy Club Myrtleford, Vic
Primary School Wangaratta, Vic
1993 House of Magnelli Lona, Italy
Warehouse - Simoni. Borgo, Italy
Villa Bianco. Strigno, Italy
House of Medici. Telve, Italy
Municipality of Telve, Italy
House of Spagolla. Telve, Italy
House of Varner. Lavis, Italy
Winery Sorni Salorno, Laves, Italy
1985 - 1992
House Gasperotti - Villalagarina - Italy
Restaurant Negritella. Trento, Italy
Primary School. Vigolo, Italy
House of Zacarioti. Strigno, Italy

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Exhibition “ In (ter) vention
RMIT Union Arts
Project duration 3 weeks
Budget: $ 5000
Site : RMIT Bundoora Campus - Bundoora
Various sizes plate mild steel
Plasma Cut / sculpted
Enamel gloss Finish
Project related Multidisciplinary Tasks
Site Visit/Inspections
Resource Site History Related Documentation
Desgn Proposed Artwork
Manufacturing Artwork
Project Management

Birds
“ my intervention, like nature captures and moves feelings
and emotions, it’s related to our contemporary destructive
approach to life and nature itself.
As self-appointed custodians of knowledge for all life forms
on earth we create and destroy….
I have or so created and placed my birds…
will they fly ?….

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Design Proposed Artwork
Response Expression of Interest
Preliminary Budget
Methodology of Intervention
2002/03 Laneways Commission
Proposal Public Art Project
City of Melbourne
Site: Celestial Avenue - Melbourne
Budget: $ 1500
Project Duration: 2 Weeks
Structure: 6 mm Stainless steel Cable
(Kiln Formed Glass)
Stainless steel natural polished finish

Shadows, our time
There is a silent movement that we encounter many times
in our everyday life, shadows.
This movement represent the passing of time, the passing
of seasons… our life, the journey of the earth around the
Sun and therefore from the Melbourne laneways to all the
different parts of the world.
To use the ancient solar clock, the Sundial, in a contempo-
rary installation, as a unifying symbol of present, past and
future, is to accept a special relationship with nature, our
social and private environment, and time in it’s primary
form.
The concept is relatively simple, the shadow of the GNO-
MOS (object which indicates with it’s shadow the time), in
the Sun, moves during the day on a series of hourly lines
marked by a numbers or symbols related to particular daily
hours, the zodiac or the seasons.
The Gnomos ( a glass sphere with metal shadow casting
inserts ) will be installed in the middle of Celestial Avenue,
the hourly lines will be painted on the horizontal area of the
lane and on the walls in particular positions.

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Design Proposed Artworks
Teamwork / Tender Response ( SITE - RMIT)
Preliminary Budget
Model / Maquette
Moonee Ponds Creek MARKERS
Public Art Tender
City of Moonee Ponds
Expression of Interest
Budget: $ 1500
Site : N. 3
Dimensions: Vary
12mm plate mild steel galvanised
Stone Cobbles/S.Steel Inlays
Recycled Red Gum
Fixing

Travancore Reserve - Essendon
The Essendon Community Gardens are the current social
and economic connection to
the former primary use of the land nearby the water stream.
A sundial will be the central intervention in this second site,
made of 12 mm steel plate and filled with colored textured
concrete it
symbolizes time passing, the seasons and
cycles of life within the landscape's layers
of history.
Boeing Reserve - Essendon
This is the last site proposed and the natural end of the
intervention given its connection with nature.
The proximity of Essendon Airport and the view of the Rail-
way Bridge have symbolic
links within the creek.
Travel and communication, traditionally a key uses of rivers
or water in general give rise to exploration and exchanges
between different cultures stimulating different modes of
communication.
Debneys Park - Flemington
The location of Debneys Park is the starting point of our pro-
posed intervention with it's
urban and technological environment manifest as a human
created filter at the
gateway of the city.
A steel sculpture made of 12 mm steel plate rolled, sculpted
and plasma cut will resemble the flow of water within this
urban landscape.
EOI - Moonee Ponds Creek
Conceptually, the work creates a visual and thematic link
along the creek through its
integration into the landscape and its
environmental context.
The emblematic essence of the totemic theme is expressed
in a new horizontal
context contrasting with the traditional
verticality of the totem. Its marking nature
is manifest in the location of the works at
entrance points.
There are 3 selected sites that the artist will be working
within, however these sites will also be connected by
smaller components creating a link between them.

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Rotary Clock Williamstown
Hobson Bay City Council
Rotary Club Williamstown
Shortlisted
Budget: $4500
Site : Ferguson Street - Williamstown
Dimensions: 7.5x5x2 meters
8 mm plate mild steel galvanised
Mosaic Tiles
Red Gum
Attend Council Meetings x 1
Design Outline Proposed Artwork
Shortlisted
Preliminary Budget
Presentation to Project Advisory Committee
Model / Maquette

Rotary Clock Williamstown
The design approach is one which draws on the local charac-
ter of
Williamstown as an historical port and a modern working
maritime centre.
The planned design will incorporate artistic sculptural ele-
ments and symbols which draw on maritime themes and
structures and photographic images to further represent the
working seaport.
More subtle reference will be made to timekeeping in an
historical and maritime context. This in the form of physical
referencing of Timeball tower and an element including solar
timekeeping.

CHAPELS - Public Art Seats
Proposal Public Art Project
City of Stonnington
Site: Greyville Street - Prahran
Budget: $1500
Structure: 16 mm Stainless steel plate
(plasma cut, rolled, sculpted, engraved)
Stainless steel natural polished finish
Seats: (100x40) mm Recycled Timber Beams
red gum and Oregon
Coloured Glass inserts
6 mm Kiln formed toughened coloured glass
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Model / Maquette

GREVILLE ST. ART SEATS
“ The Chapels”
Proposal
The concept behind my design proposal is “ to create
within the art seats a series of intimate spaces ap-
proachable by the public from any direction “.
People walking through Greville Street will appreciate the
seating for its sculptural quality whilst also feeling relaxed
enough to engage with them in a useful way.
An important factor, in the criteria used to prepare this con-
ceptual proposal, was durability and low maintenance.
A functional integration of sculptured stainless steel, which
incorporates engraved inscriptions or words, in a stylish
and ergonomic layout is the primary structure for the art
seats.
The subtle use of recycled timber for the seating is just
opposed against the hard edge stainless steel and relates,
in it’s design and forms as a symbolic recognition of the
precinct evolution.

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GEELONG MILL MARKETS
#1 Stage: Proposal N.4 Main Gates
The Old WOOL MILL
Redevelopment Project
Budget; $1500
Site : Mackey St. GEELONG
Dimensions: 6x4x0.20 meters
Recycled Red Gum Timber
Resource Materials
Response Tender EOI
Preliminary Budget

FWM Gates
The design of this gate follows a direct connection with the
existing architecture of the buildings.
In the source for the design, particular elements, as a
guide, for the shape of the gates where, windows and
doors, the use of steel riveted, machinery and timber
doors.
The structure of the gate will be a two sided plasma cut
plate (3-5 mm) inserted in between, timber profiles.
It is possible to have any finish and design cut and/or
sculpted in the steel ( es. as reference of previous history
of the precinct) , a logo. even in a minimalist presence can
be inserted.
Further developments in the design can include a series of
public street furniture and accessories.

Comunity Hall SAMONE
Municipality of Samone - Italy
Budget: $12,000
Site: Via Pastora 35 Samone (TN) Italy
Dimensions: 15 sqm
Silicate pigments
lime solid plaster
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Painting Artwork
Project Management

Comunity of Arts
The geographic, environmental, social
characteristics of the site represent the
collective patrimony and its connection with nature..
With the combination of colors the background of the Mural
represents the landscape, the background, history, culture
and philosophy
of the people of Samone, it's relation with the natural envi-
ronment, mountains, water...
The nature and primary function of the
Community Hall, as a place where social,
cultural and creative activities are
symbolised in the elements and symbols.

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KINDERGARDEN of RAVINA
Public Art Tender
Comune di Trento
Project duration: 5 weeks
Budget: $ 1500
Site: via Mase 3 Ravina - Trento ITALY
dimensions: 4000x3000x2000mm
Medium: Stainless Steel - Mosaic Tiles
Epoxy Finish - Granite StonePebbles
Preliminary Budget
Model / Maquette

Sculpture S.M. Ravina
Lo scopo di quest’opera è invitare i bambini e i visitatori
dell’asilo a percepire, attraverso forme nuove e contempo-
ranee, la filosofia dell’orologio solare non solo come ele-
mento principale di un progetto artistico ma come parte
integrante di un insieme di materiali, figure e colori che
sono in diretto rapporto con il sito in cui sono installati.

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Development of concepts and
Public Art plan for the
Dallas Shopping Centre
Budget: $ 1500
Site : Dallas Shopping Centre
City of HUME
dimensions: n/a
Medium: Digital Printing
Artists part of the Project:
Pamela Jaup
Geoff Hogg
Musaffar Hamir
Aslam Samte
Andrea Tomaselli
Presentation Proposed Artwork

Dallas Shopping Centre
A real sense of a middle eastern bazaar adapted to a Aus-
tralian suburb. The
The people makes the place, through demand and offer on
a business and social canvas.
I have chosen four main sites...

Heathdale Glen Orden Wetlands
Whyndham City Council
Public art Project
Shortlisted
Budget: $2500
Dimension: n/a
Site : Heathdale Wetlands - Whyndham
Medium: Rolled/Engineered
Galvanised Stainless Steel
Concrete / Natural Color Pigments
Recycled Red Gum
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Heathdale Glen Orden Wetlands
My vision , responding as an artist to the site, the Heath-
dale Glen Orden Wetlands and the project brief for the
Major Commission 2003-04, is to create a sculptural art-
work, a meeting point, visible from the major entrances,
community facilities and areas of interest.
The sculpture, as seen on the images attached, is a
sphere,
The sphere is emerging from a slightly elevated position
compared to the surrounding, the sense of bonding and
connection with the environment is created in a gradual
and lightly landscaped series of pathways ( native plants,
medium size rocks, sand and top soil).
The lower part of the sphere is cast in the concrete plinth
which identify and encourage access inside the artwork.
The sculpture has a few interactive functions and mean-
ings , it is a sundial, it has sound, echoes, and it is a shelter
provides seating and a story to tell through the designs.
The final layout and the landscape plan will be the evi-
dence of community input/dialog with myself and the se-
lected project team throughout the project.

LA VIS - WINERY
Collaborative Mural Project
Budget: $180,000
Site: 57, Via Fontanelle - Lavis (TN) Italy
Dimensions: 180 sqm
Silicate color pigments on
lime based solid plaster
Clients: Regione Trentino/Alto Adige
Comune di Lavis
Chinese Consulate Rome
Cantina LaVis
Provincia Autonoma di Trento
Comune di Trento
Universita’ degli Studi di Trento
International Public Art Unit RMIT
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Spolvero Artwork
Painting Artwork
International Liaison / Correspondence
Collaborative Design Outline Proposed Artwork
Preliminary Budget
Source Materials
Surface Preparation
Project Management

Words on Silk
This Project is an opportunity to walk across an imaginary
bridge that connects the east and western world in art,
culture, history and the economy of our people.
The Mural/fresco, represents the economic
crisis and subsequent migration in the region
of families working in the silk production and farmers during
the mid 18 century .
Project realised by 5 artists,
Paola de Manincor
Andrea Tomaselli
Wang Xi Sheng,
Yang Geng Xu
Wen Jun
It follows and complements a similar project
undertaken by these group of artists in
Xi’ An, China, October 2000.

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Piazza Italia @ ARGYLE Square
SOLARIS
Major Public Art Commission
City of Melbourne
Project duration: 24 Months
Managed Budget: $1.5 Million
Site : Argyle Square - Carlton
dimensions: 1200 sqm
Medium: Porphyry Stone
Sand Cast Bronze Panels
Stainless Stee
Verdello Stonel
Artist Team:
Andrea Tomaselli
Dianne Beevers
Client : Melbourne City Council
Shortlisted
Coordinate Suppliers Materials/Subcontractors
Preliminary and Final Budget
Design Central Artwork
Bronze Moulding Manufacturing / Casting
S.Steel Manufacturing
Stonemasonry
Shop Drawings
Artwork Project Management
CFMEU Liaison - Stonemasonry Workshops
Attend Site Meetings x 22
Project Management

Solaris - Piazza Italia@ARGYLE Square
Design concept
Premise the Central paved quadrangle framed by green
elements of golden elms, the design of the square revolve
around a central fulcrum, the well.
The Italian and Australian Porphyry ( Quarry face cobble-
stones ) are laid together forming designing spirals,
twirled shapes which weave and unite into its centre.
Overall the design seeks a symmetric balance and offers to
the visitor an harmonic and peaceful sense of welcome
through the equilibrium of the curves and lines creating a
natural flow (People).
The cover of the Well is the core of the square, a bronze
sculpted grid, in which design and text are moulded, en-
graved, cut-in and etched to introduce the sundial and es-
tablish the reading of the piazzas layout .
The hourly lines emerging towards the southern side of the
square from the centre are metal inlays, Stainless Steel
adjoined with linear porphyry elements, that outline the
sundial.
The visitor standing in designated ( marked ) position, in
the centre, is reading the time through the shadow cast by
his/her silhouette and the hourly lines, our present time.
Opposite, on the northern side, the lines, are inlays in
Cor-ten Steel, they are representing past and future, our
individual and social history.
Through a series of symbols, text and other visual refer-
ences embedded in bronze cobblestones, laser cut cobble-
stones,
Geographically is a metaphor for the two hemispheres,
north and south their union, the need to seek and engage
with each other.
The design of the central part of the piazza is embellished,
designed, telling a story, yet maintaining its simple but rich
palette of colours and unique classical look.
The outer rectangle, il passaggio, the circular passage,
subtly frames, with the design of continuos arcs, the square
adding depth and a sense of place,?? almost another di-
mension to the overall visual impact.
The pattern of continuous arcs links visually with the archi-
tecture of many ancient civilizations however a natural
pattern, a series of infinite layers of square quarry face
cobblestone reclaims harmony with the surrounding envi-
ronment, uniformity of Golden elms, clean linear paths, the
steps heading towards Lygon Street and the pergola on the
other end.

Olivetti Engineering Feature Wall
Private Commission
Feature Wall - Interior Foyer
Site: 15 Mark Anthony Drive
Dandenong South
Budget: $14,000
Project duration 2 months
Dimension: 3x4x10 meters
Mild Steel - Stainless Steel
Enamel - Silicati
Hammered Finish
Client: Olivetti Engineering
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Shortlisted
Preliminary Budget
Source Materials
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Project Management

Olivetti Engineering Foyer
This feature wall represents through the differences
in texture and finishes, the manufacturing process of
metal products.
From the ambers of melted iron, organic flat form to
the polished finish of stainless steel stripes and the
square shapes in different colours ( essentially the
primary colours of welding ) are united in a earthy
background.. where the mineral is found.

Tracing Time
Mural Artwork
International Collaborative Project
Site: Piazza Dante—Trento ITALY
Project duration: 1 Year
Budget: $ 125000
Dimension: 6x13 meters
Silicate Colors - Stainless Steel
Mosaic Tiles ( gres) - Silicati
Clients:
Provincia Autonoma di Trento
Rmit Alumni Association
ISS - Institute Specialized Skills
Italian Institute of Culture – Melbourne
MART - Gallery of Modern Art Trento
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Tracing Time
Dianne Beevers
Paola deManincor
Stefano Salizzoni
Andrea Tomaselli
Alison Peake
Giuseppe Lampariello
CULTURAL EXCHANGE
VICTORIA AUSTRALIA / TRENTINO ITALY
PUBLIC ART PROJECT
MURAL / SOLAR CLOCK – TRENTO ITALY
INTERNATIONAL SKILLS EXCHANGE
INTERNATIONAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT
EXHIBITION: TRENTINO EXHIBITION: MELBOURNE
This is an artist generated project involving 6 Victorian
artists and designers, and 3 Italian artists, working towards
a collaborative artwork celebrating the cultural contribution
of the Italian Trentino community in Victoria/Australia.
Their migration stories are representative of all those who
relocated to make Victoria their adopted home. This pro-
ject launches an ongoing program of events and ex-
changes between Victoria & Italy, commencing in the
Trentino Region, and including a series of public artworks
and exhibitions in both locations.

Sculpture WATSONIA LIBRARY
Banjule City Council
Site : 117 Ibbotson St. WATSONIA
Budget: $ 25000
Dimensions: 70 sqm
8 mm plate mild steel
Epoxy gloss Finish
Steel Manufacturing: Olivetti Engeeniring
Client : Banjule City Council
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Project Management

Wings
“The Wings of the Waa Mojety (Crow) from the Wurundjeri,
native custodians, of the land of the precinct, is the center of
the Sculpture .
I see the overall form of the sculpture as an interpretation of
music. The first sound.. drumbeat was a primordial form of
social art and cultural challenge.
The various symbols and elements represent different edu-
cational and social art forms.They are united in a vortex, a
spiral that absorbs, assimilates but at the same time projects
thoughts, ideas,exchanges and interaction”
The concept for the proposal is based on two steel sculptures
that emerging from the garden, with a curved shape, connect
with the two walls.
Trajectories of bombshells a pathway, symbol of war, historic
past and present ( Simpson Army Barracks ) for the area in
which the library is providing the service.
In the areas where the Sculptures are connected with the
walls the steelwork will have symbols and elements cut, in-
serted and sculpted.
The elements and symbols of the steelwork in the fore-
ground are designed and united with the painting on the walls
as an explosion, a spiral that absorbs and assimilates but in
the same time projects the sense of community around all the
different activities that will take place in the Library and the
Community Room.
The images proposed are showing an example/idea of the
dimensions and final impression of the two sculptures on the
building and it’s surrounding.
The shape of the sculptures emerging from the front garden
coming from the roundabout on Ibbottson St. are indicative,
there will be a study on a shape that for public safety will be
approachable from any direction.
In relation of the durability and maintanance of the artwork
the materials used are Steel with a powdercoating finish and
the paint ( see Document B ) is as well durable.
For at least 20 years the sculptures and the paint will not
need to be restored.
In conclusion, only the study in detail of the design, in accor-
dance with the Project Team in case of a positive response to
the present Tender, will decide the final shape and dimen-
sions of the sculptures.

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McLeod Netball Stadium
Budget: $ 25000
Site : McLeod
Dimensions: 8x6x4 meters
8 mm plate mild steel galvanized
SHS profiles
Client: Banyule City Council
Steel Manufacturer: Olivetti Engeeniring
Direct Commission
Preliminary Budget
Source Materials
Source Manufacturers
Attending Site Meeting x 3
Model / Maquette
Liaison with Secondary College
Organisation N. 2 Workshops with Students
Project Management

The Game
“The primary forms and shapes of two hands
are competing and struggling to hold a ball.
In the layers forming the minimalist ball
I see a symbol of the unity and spirit of a team.
The design of the pedestal is created by red smooth
sections representing , with two crossing white lines, a
court, a playground arena.
The lines are marked by imprints of stu-
dents from McLeod Secondary College.
This was n Artist driven Project to connect
and relate the artwork, with the site and
the community ”

IMMAGINI PER RACCONTARE
Mural Artwork
International Collaborative Project
Site: Piazza Reggimento— DarzoITALY
Budget: $ 155000
Project duration
55 Days on site
5 months Development
Dimension: 240 Square Meters
GlassMosaic Tiles Colors KEIM
Barite Stone Inlays/Applications
Clients: Provincia Autonoma di Trento
ProLoco Darzo
Comune di Storo
Cassa Rurale Giudicarie
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Immagini per Raccontare
Paola deManincor
Stefano Salizzoni
Biancamaria Pasolli
Andrea Tomaselli
Il Murales vuole essere un racconto pittorico che narra il
lavoro di donne e uomini nelle miniere di barite di Darzo, in
val di chiese. Un racconto pittorico che si onora di poter
testimoniare le vicessitudini, le fatiche , l’impegno di un
lavoro duro, quello del minatore.
Lavoro che ha consentito agli abitanti della zona di poter
vivere nei propri paesi d’origine evitando l’esperienza dell
emigrazione;lavoro duro sostenuto dall’orgoglio di poter
essere minatory.
Ed e’ cosi che il nostro lavoro sul muro della casa sociale di
Darzo, fissa dei ricordi fatti di pezzi di vita, di sudore, di
felicita, di difficolta’ ed intelligente competenza, di soli-
darieta’, ricordi che potranno essere sbirciati, guardati ed
osservati dale persone che lo desiderano passando nella
piazza di Darzo.

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Dandenong Market
Public Art Tender
Shortlisted
Collaborative Project with Dianne Beevers
Budget: $ 5000
Site : Dandenong Market
Dandenong City Council
Dimensions: various
SHS profiles
Client: Dandenong City Council
Shortlisted
Preliminary Budget
Resource Materials
Model / Maquette
Project Cancelled by Stakeholder

Dandenong Market Public Artwork
“Rather than presenting solutions over-
whelmed on the ground by the dynamics of
the market, we are proposing strong sus-
pended elements visible to the essentially
pedestrian traffic, yielding a vital naviga-
tion reference, marking the area below,
offering meeting points……and maintaining
a constant presence.
In non-market times, these art works will
offer a key sense of theatre, inhabiting
and embellishing the spaces of the market,
to enhance its identity as a significant
community asset, and celebrating the exhi-
bition space it is. In this respect we have
been interested in the creation of meeting
places with high visibility and a different
ambience from the stalls and regular mar-
ket venues. The canopied pavilions are
designed to foster a sense of community.
Although they reflect upon Dandenong’s
early history as a market place, the works
as dynamic canopies, strange pavilions,

KNOX SKATE PARK
Public Art Consultation
Site: Gilbert Park Reserve
Ferntree Gully Rd Knox
Budget: $ 4500
Project duration: 10 Weeks
Dimension: Various
Corten Steel Panels on Galvanized Steel RHS
Profiles - Laser cutting
Epoxy Finish on Mild Steel
Client: Knox City Council
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Knox Regional Skate Park
The Main Entrance is located on the corner Ferntreegully Rd
and Gilbert Park Drive,
it is a highly visible and prominent area and it has the capac-
ity if to address the site with a landmark Public Artwork.
A recognizable symbol, on a high traffic corridor between
central Melbourne and the
Eastern suburbs to the Dandenong’s to create attention/
interest and status.
Attention/Interest referred to the culture, movements and
aspirations of young mob/generations.
This entrance site introduces the Sub Urban Theme.

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Public Art Proposal
City of Greater Dandenong
Collaborative Project with Dianne Beevers Part
of the EASTlLINK Community Project
Budget: $ 1500
Site : Oakwood Reserve
Noble Park
Dimensions: 10x10x4 meters
Red Gum Timber
Reinstated Bricks - S.Steel Inlays
Direct Shortlisting
Attend Meeting on Site x 2
Preliminary Budget
Resource Materials

400 Year Old Tree
In order to establish the tree’s presence both as a marker
and a destination, achieving high visibility from the immedi-
ate residential neighbourhood and the middle distance of
surrounding freeway traffic. The original integrity of the
vertical alignment of the tree has the capacity to instil a
sense of awe in the viewer, and to remember the height
and magnitude of the tree. This proud verticality also suc-
ceeds in underlining the fact that the life of the tree and its
significance is marked, and continues in the community all
be it on new terms.

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Public Art Consultancy
Proposal for a Memorial
Budget: $ 5000
Site : Dandenong Park
Dandenong City
Dimensions: N/A
Bronze Laminate on Galvanized Structure
Porphyry Cobblestones
Stainless Steel Inlays
Direct Shortlisting
Design Outline / Model Proposed Artwork
Preliminary Budget
Resource Materials
Model / Maquette
Project on Hold by Stakeholder

DANDENONG MEMORIAL PARK
My approach and response to the brief is based on the
concept of a design that identifies the link between place,
ritual and remembrance.
The notion of place translates to the central Spine Avenue
continuing on the paved design surrounding the artwork,
where rituals and ceremonies of remembrance are created.
It is very important to create for the visitor the linking ex-
pectation of a place (where) to gather.
A meaningful space becomes a place of identity (where) to
engage in for personal, special occasions or collective
social time.
The site embraces a transaction between the individ-
ual, the community and the space of memory.
It has to be a natural and instinctive intuition delivered by
use of colour, pattern and selected classic and durable
mediums.
My connection with Dandenong started when I first came to
Australia, I lived in Dandenong (my first English classes
with many new migrants, was at AEMS in Dandenong
South, and this experience was an eye opener on Australia
being a unique place) and my extended family has been
part of this community for many years.

YARRA VALLEY THRESHOLD
Site: Maroondah / Warburton Hwy Intersection
Lilydale
Budget: $ 6500
Project duration: Current
Dimension: 160 Square Meters
Mild Steel - Aluminum Sheet
Compressed Cement Panels - Keim Colors
Fixings - Local Bluestone
Client : SHIRE YARRA RANGES
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The Yarra Valley BARCODE
We propose an integrated landscape treatment + art-
work: BARCODE- a sculpture, interpreting the charac-
ter of the region’s indigenous habitat
EARTH: Groundworks
Strategies: mounding with berms developed to our design,
to achieve a dynamic topography and circulation plan, lo-
cating the driving visitor in an inhabited landscape, in-
formed since the 19th
century, by additional settlement from
Europe and Asia, and later, from other continents. As such
the northern hemisphere interventionist tendencies and
conventions in the landscape are reconsidered and refer-
enced en route, from land clearing for agriculture, horticul-
ture, and viticulture, to develop a landscape which ac-
knowledges our location in the Antipodes, with the spe-
cifics of indigenous habitat, and a growing spirit of conser-
vation.
3D Installation work extending the introduced typologies
of fencing, walling and hedging, refreshed to account for a
contemporary understanding of history, and ecology, and to
elevate the reading of these utilitarian works as sculptural
elements and significant graphic traces mapping the land-
scape.

ENTRANCE SCULPTURAL GATES
St.Kilda Botanical Gardens
Proposal Artwork
Site : St.Kilda Botanical Gardens
Budget: N/A
Dimension: N/A
CORTEN Steel - Fibreglass - Fixings
Client : N/A
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ENTRANCE - SCULPTURAL GATES
St.Kilda Botanical Gardens
From our site visits and considerations of the above, we
recognise the proposed Osborne Street gate represents
the primary entrance with its significant prospect through
Palm Walk to the Bay. Here the sweeping ‘colonnade’ of
palms emphasises verticality and deep perspective
In relation to the adjacent and dominant 19th century signa-
ture gates on the corner of Osborne and Gifford Streets, we
envisage the 21st century gate in Osborne Street would
benefit from a visual separation, ideally marked by a spatial
inset of some two metres, following the suggestions of the
existing stone edging. Designed to draw the visitor through
to the dominant feature of the Palm walk, this entrance
offers its own set of theatre.
The Proposed Commission for the Gates to St. Kilda Bo-
tanical Gardens is recognised as a design brief combining
multiple functions of the gateway element, contributing
PLACEMAKING attributes, and establishing an enhanced
public profile for the gardens, which acknowledges the
continuing heritage of the gardens. After 150 years, the
new commission stands to contribute significant new ele-
ments appropriate to our time, namely longevity, of charac-
ter, identity, material and functionality of the gates de-
signed.

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ARTIST IN SCHOOL PROGRAM
WARBURTON PRIMARY SCHOOL
SCULPTURAL SCREENS
Project duration: 6 Months
Sessions 4x 2 Weeks Each
Budget: $ 5500
Site : WARBURTON PRIMARY SCHOOL
WARBURTON
Dimensions: 10000 x 4000 x 4000
Mild Steel Piping and Rio Mesh - Structure
Local HOIGAAMI Black Bamboo
Galvanized Steel Wire
Plastic Marine Grade Colored Rope
Client: Arts Victoria
Arts Victoria Proposal / EOI
Attend Council/ School Meetings x 3
Attend Arts Victoria Briefing
Preliminary Budget
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School Project Presentation
Organization Students Workshops x 12

WINGED - Sculptural Screens
Why do you want to be involved in this Artists in school
project?
My artistic professional practice has always been connected
with the site and the people that revolve around it. The pro-
posed land – art installation project provides an opportunity to
work in a creative environment with the excitement and en-
ergy of children. This is great motivation for me as an artist
and as a person.
Bringing cutting-edge art to the people… collaborative and
team building - social and emotional gains for the children
and sharing in a vision of connecting sustainable art practice
with this wonderful learning environment. All of these ele-
ments inspire me.
Where I live is where I can best use my knowledge to ex-
press my artistic view and Warburton primary is a perfect
environment where the energy and dedication is inspiring and
visionary.
How do you think this project will benefit the students
and the teachers?
This project has the capacity to involve many people of differ-
ent ages and abilities - like a woven rug has many threads
each unique and valuable to hold together and share our
lives.
Already, students, teachers and parents are involved in a
collective and collaborative process imagining this project.
While I will be working directly with Grade 5 and 6’s, the
school and the local community will be involved in the stages
of development – the organising, digging, hammering, twin-
ing, painting and celebration.
The sense of achievement, the learning, being creative, the
pride and self-esteem gained from experiencing the creative
and collaborative process is priceless. The project will affirm
what can be achieved by working together, overcoming ob-
stacles, seeing a project through to completion and creating a
living and sustainable piece of installation art. This is part of
Warburton’s tradition.
What are your expectations of:
The Students are the direct beneficiaries from the Project.
They will work collaboratively and receive instruction regard-
ing their role, participation, and purpose. We will work to-
gether and come to understand how art is part of everyday
life and how they can create art from anything.
The project, at different stages will involve smaller group
activities and large group participation.
Students will work on the project on many levels using and
sharing different skills:
They will search and source willow trees branches -
form/dimension/unique or standard attributes. Recycled me-
diums plastic/aluminium - colour/durability/environment -
composition/colour/dimensions.

ART & ROOTS
A series of ART WORKSHOPS
Collaborative Project with P. de Manincor and
N. 60 Youth representatives
Site Workshops: Melbourne - Launching Place
Sydney - Myrtleford
Budget: $ 25000
Dimension: N. 5 Panels 1200x4000 mm
Venetian Glass Mosaic
Rendered Multistrate Panels - Keim Colors
Client : Autonomous Province of Trento - Italy
COASIT - Melbourne
Italian Institute of Culture Melbourne
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ART and ROOTS - Overview
The Autonomous Province of Trento approved the proposal of the Trentino Club of Melbourne and has decided to send the
artist Paola DeManincor to Australia from Ma
rch to April 2009 to prepare the project and present this at the Convention of the Trentini in Australia (Melbourne 24 - 26
April).
Paola has interpreted and shared the history and life of Trentino migrants in Australia and in other part of the world as friend
and as an artist using her art and murals.
Whilst in Australia Paola DeManincor would like to engage and connect directly with young people with Trentino origins in a
series of art workshops coordinated by Andrea Tomaselli, the Trentino Club of Melbourne and other participant Trentino Clubs
(Sydney, Myrtleford, Wollongong and Canberra). At these workshops a series of painted panels will be created. These will be
then exhibited as a whole composition during the duration of the Conference in Melbourne. The panels will remain the prop-
erty of the workshop participants.
Key points for the participation at the workshops:
All young Australians of Trentino descendants are encouraged and invited to participate.
Each participant will be asked to bring to the workshop a simple design or subject. Research, unearth among the family mem-
oirs, books or internet, traditional and personal symbols of our families, towns, region and our valleys. (Amongst culture, art
and the history, objects/symbols can be found, utensils, flowers, mountains, buildings that can be represented and painted or
sculpted using various mediums)
The participants will engage in a creative and educational and interpretative process through art, history and Trentino tradi-
tions and symbols.
The participants will be asked to follow the techniques and suggestions of Paola DeManincor on how to best produce the out-
come of their research on the prepared panels using various mediums (Painting and mosaic using Silicate Keim Colors and
traditional Italian glass mosaic tiles).
Each participant will have, as a result of the workshop, a panel which will be exhibited with all other panels at the convention.
Workshops will take place in venues determined by the host Clubs in relation to attendance at the workshops. A venue should
be at least the size of a double garage 6x12 metres. In Melbourne we plan to organize 6 workshops in 3 venues (Launching
Place, Dandenong and Heidelberg). Other club workshops are envisaged in Sydney (this venue could include Wollongong) ,
Myrtleford (this venue could include Canberra). We are open to discuss different options.
Materials and Labour – Keim Colors, brushes, glues, glass mosaic and art supplies will be supplied by the Province of Trento.
Host clubs to organize Venue and logistic (Tables, Drop sheets, Chairs and other items to be discussed prior commencement
of workshops)
Please feel free to forward suggestions, options and any questions related to this project and do not hesitate to contact me
here in Melbourne.
Andrea Tomaselli

SEEDS OF HOPES AND DREAMS
A series of 4 Sculptures
Site : St.Albans Shopping Precinct
Budget: $ 250000
Project duration: 2 Years
Dimension: N/A
Mediums: Porphyry Stone - Mild Steel
LED Lights
Client : Brimbank City Council
Manufacturers:
ABLE INDUSTRIES
LIGHTSLIIGHTSLIGHTS
ITALIAN PORPHYRY
MAZZA ELECTRICS
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SEEDS OF HOPES AND DREAMS
St.ALBANS
Seeds of Hopes and Dreams incorporates four permanent
public artworks across St Albans’ CBD. The artworks com-
bine sculpture, lighting, paving and seating elements to
celebrate the unique community of St Albans.
The artists have drawn upon the indigenous yam daisy and
other related plants as the central motifs of the project for
their universal symbolism of hopes and dreams. These
plants, migratory species that spread on the wind, are
strong symbols for a richly diverse community proudly built
on migration.
The plants have a long connection with humankind. They
have been traced throughout the ages as a food source
and celebrated for medicinal properties. Most poignantly,
the plants represent the aspirational realm of hopes and
dreams through the action of blowing the seed head to
make a wish.
Seeds of Hopes and Dreams is part of Brimbank City
Council’s vision and commitment to the revitalisation of its
Town Centres and the building of community connected-
ness within the municipality.

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