Mashman Park artworks
Mashman Park is named after William and Henry Mashman who operated a pottery business on this site from 1885. The Mashman Brothers company, Victoria Pottery, produced terracotta and stoneware including chimney pots, urns, chicken feeders, bread crocks and storage jars.
The Park now features four public artworks by Peter Day and Jo-anne Fuller, and Suzie Bleach and Andrew Townsend. Each work pays tribute to the history of the site and incorporates Mashman Pottery artefacts into the designs.
Paydirt
Artist(s): Peter Day and Jo-anne Fuller
Year: 2005
Materials: mid-fired earthware tiles, glaze and slip oxides
Description: a water feature located at the centre of Mashman Park. The fountain is a tribute to the brickworks and pottery heritage of the area.
How to Find: opposite main entrance to Mashman Park.
Image: Peter Day and Jo-anne Fuller, Paydirt, 2005, mid-fired earthware tiles, glaze and slip oxides
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Factory
Artist(s): Suzie Bleach and Andrew Townsend
Year: 2005
Materials: ciment fondu and fired clay
Description: a large brick and clay mural depicting two figures standing either side of a factory chimney.
How to Find: on the back wall of Mashman Park, closest to entrance on the corner of Jacques Street and Victoria Avenue.
Image: Suzie Bleach and Andrew Townsend, Factory, 2005, ciment fondu and fired clay
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Wheel
Artist(s): Suzie Bleach and Andrew Townsend
Year: 2005
Materials: fired clay and cement
Description: a large circular brick mural located on the back wall of Mashman Park.
How to Find: directly behind Paydirt by Peter Day and Jo-anne Fuller, opposite main entrance to Mashman Park.
Image: Suzie Bleach and Andrew Townsend, Wheel, 2005, fired clay and cement
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Catalogue
Artist(s): Suzie Bleach and Andrew Townsend
Year: 2005
Materials: ciment fondu
Description: a large relief sculpture located on the back wall of Mashman Park.
How to Find: on the back wall of Mashman Park, closest to entrance on the corner of Septimus Street and Victoria Avenue.
Image: Suzie Bleach and Andrew Townsend, Catalogue, 2005, ciment fondu
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Location
Mashman Park, 176 - 196 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood 2067 View Map