The Symbiogenesis Project: Laughing Waters

Title: The Symbiogenesis Project: Laughing Waters
Artists: Paul Kalemba and Aviva Reed
Year: 2011
Location: Eltham Town Square

The Symbiogenesis Project: Laughing Waters (2011), at Eltham Town Square, has been recently restored by artists Paul Kalemba and Aviva Reed. This eight-panel work, painted on plywood, experienced natural wear over time due to weather and exposure.

Two artists stand proudly in front of a large mural

Now, the artwork is back to its original shape. The mural is part of the Nillumbik Shire Council Public Art Collection, and this conservation project marks the beginning of a long-term plan to care for and preserve the entire collection for future generations.

Image above: before conservation
Image below: after conservation

This artwork was created by Paul Kalemba and Aviva Reed with Felicity Gordon, Rafferty Amor, Kathleen Lund, Jeremy Baker, Fiona McDonald, Hana Garth, Tim Muscat, Emma Hatfield, Lucy Wilkins, Nellie James, Freya Wrigley, Dougal James, Finn Wrigley, and Rahme von Erkel-Bromley.

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