Blue Tribute – the art collection by Belinda Smith in the Heritage Precinct of Herston Quarter

Interactive art by Elisa Jane-Carmichael in the Heritage Lawn at Herston Quarter

Many RBWH staff have been delighted to stumble across newly installed art within the Herston Quarter Heritage Precinct.

Knowing that art informally becomes part of the visitors’ experience, Herston Quarter has carefully selected public artworks to support the wellbeing of diverse audiences who frequent the precinct.

Selected to complement the heritage architecture, the artworks provide an opportunity to create uniting threads through the precinct, enhancing the arrival experience and supporting activation of the public space.

The art includes a significant interactive piece, smaller discovery pieces and three temporary pieces.

Australian Unity’s Herston Quarter Development Director Richard McLachlan said the public art would be a drawcard for visitors and help to shape and unite the different elements of the Herston Quarter precinct.

“We wanted the art to enhance the arrival experience for visitors, support the use of the public realm and make it easy for people to find their way through the precinct,” he said.