PRESENTATION - Jade Oakley x CR - Noosa Concept Final 24-4-25_Optimized · EXE25/0029

LANDSCAPE

Crossing The Bar will interact playfully with the surrounding landscape through the integration
of a gently sculpted grass mound beneath the sculptures. This contoured rise references the
Noosa Bar—a naturally formed sandbar at the river mouth—and becomes a key part of the
artwork’s spatial and symbolic composition.

The ground plane will be shaped into a fluvial mound, echoing the shifting forms of water
and sediment shaped by tidal flows. This subtle landform transforms the site into a dynamic,
layered setting that supports and enhances the sculptural intent.

Perched atop the mound, the boat-like concrete forms will appear as if they are in the midst
of crossing the bar—balancing momentarily, in a state of transition. This positioning gives the
artwork a sense of movement and tension, evoking the careful navigation required to pass
over shallow waters.

The rise also serves a practical function, improving visibility from a distance and encouraging
public interaction from all sides. Together, the sculptural forms and shaped landscape work in
harmony, grounding the artwork in its coastal setting and deepening its connection to local
stories and topography.




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Noosa Council CityDeal Public Art Initiative | April 2025                                                                    Jade Oakley x Creative Road   19