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

ARTIST STATEMENT

In a spirit of discovery and experimentation, my studio practice is driven by a desire to create
delicate, joyful artworks that invite reflection and wonder. I’m inspired by the transformation
of solid materials into something ethereal—whether it’s perforating metal by hand until it
becomes more air than matter, or sculpting hand-made forms that are later cast in concrete,
capturing fine detail in a medium built to last.

The challenge—and delight—of public art lies in scaling these intimate gestures into works
that are enduring, interactive, and site-responsive. I stay closely involved in every project,
collaborating with curators, architects, and fabricators to ensure the final piece retains the
magic and sensitivity of the original. I embrace the balance between traditional craftsmanship
and digital fabrication to achieve this.

Public art has also deepened my interest in how people experience space and engage with
sculpture—whether physically through play and gathering, or conceptually, by reflecting
stories or ideas back to the community. The most rewarding moments come when a local
narrative is recognised in the work.

I strive to create artworks that feel visually and thematically integrated with their setting—
sculptures that belong in the landscape and speak to its history and character.

The Crossing The Bar concept is an opportunity to tell a local story, one that honours Noosa’s
spirit of adventure, connection to the sea, and strong sense of community. I hope the work
becomes a site of memory, imagination, and shared experience for both locals and visitors.




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Noosa Council CityDeal Public Art Initiative | April 2025                                                                     Jade Oakley x Creative Road   32