ST KILDA BOTANICAL GARDENS by Lauren O’Donnell and Adam Dwyer

In a rendition called Suburb Series, architects Lauren O’Donnell & Adam Dwyer from ODD Studio draw Melbourne suburbs, viewed from above.

Each drawing is a static image, deep in information about planning, history, geography, construction, solar and time. Pieced together from a blend of archived maps and aerial photographs, the drawings embed a personal emotion, felt with the rich belonging to a connection of place.

St Kilda Botanical Gardens is one of the earliest botanic gardens in Melbourne. Bordered by Dickens, Tennyson, Blessington and Herbert Streets, the gardens have retained their nineteenth century feel and layout. Our rendition illustrates the parameters of the gardens, highlighting the infamous conservatory, ornamental pond and Rain Man fountain.

Drawn on the date of the autumnal equinox, the piece captures the sun directly over the equator, marking the beginning of fall when the sun is at its lowest point and the time when the spectacle of shadow is most present across the garden.

As the city's urban settlement is evolving, St Kilda Botanical Gardens provides a memory of which shadows are cast from the year 2021.

SIZE

A3 / 297 x 420mm

PAPER

Archival Pigment Print on Canson Printmaking Rag 310gsm – 100% cotton, white, no OBA’s.

The off-white, textured paper provides a professional pairing for the monochrome aesthetic of the collection.  Cotton Rag refers to papers made from cotton textile remnants - 100% recycled.

FRAMING

Tasmanian Oak Frame - (A3)

All of our frames feature a crystal-clear glass facing. Our art pieces are thoughtfully framed with a set-back design, utilising a spacer, to achieve a premium appearance. Crafted from Tasmanian Oak, our frames measure 40mm in depth and 20mm in width at the front, ensuring both quality and elegance.

As a bespoke art piece please allow up to 5-10 business days for your order to made by our local print and frame makers.