Public Art
Art in the everyday. Culture in the open. Welcome to Randwick City’s living gallery.
Randwick City’s streets, parks and public spaces are transformed by vibrant artworks that reflect the richness, diversity and creative spirit of our community. From large-scale sculptures to temporary installations and integrated design features, public art brings our environment to life – sparking curiosity, telling local stories, and creating places where people want to be.
What is public art?
Public art is art in the public realm – created for, by, and with the community. It exists outside the gallery walls, embedded into the places we live, work and visit.
Public art can take many forms:
Sculpture, murals, digital works, light installations, sound, pavement finishes, playgrounds, projections, performances – even cultural plantings and community rituals.
Why Public Art Matters
Public art plays a vital role in shaping Randwick City’s identity and liveability.
Through thoughtful integration into the built environment, public art enhances local infrastructure, revitalises public spaces, and contributes to the emotional and cultural value of a place. It also supports our local creative sector – engaging artists, makers, and community voices in the city’s development.
At Randwick City Council, we are committed to embedding public art into everything from urban renewal to playgrounds, transport, health and education projects. It’s not just decoration – it’s storytelling, placemaking, and connection.
Randwick City Council's Public Art Policy PDF, 10921.28 KB and Arts & Culture Strategy PDF, 7275.68 KB provide guidance on managing Council's existing public artworks and a strategy for future public art works.
Introducing: New Monumental
Three new bold works redefining public monuments in Randwick City
In 2025 and 2026, Randwick welcomes New Monumental – a groundbreaking series of three major new artworks commissioned by Scape, supported by Randwick City Council, and curated by Vital Commons. Created by three of Australia’s most dynamic contemporary artists – Ramesh Mario Nithiyendran, Reko Rennie and Monica Rani Rudhar – this series reimagines what a monument can be in today’s world.
Rather than celebrating past figures or fixed ideologies, New Monumental invites bold new narratives: inclusive, dynamic and deeply connected to community and place.
Multi-Headed Reclining Figure (2025) – by Ramesh Mario Nithiyendran
Nestled under a frangipani tree at Scape Kingsford, this vibrant bronze figure is both peaceful and powerful. Drawing on his South Asian heritage, Ramesh challenges traditional monuments with a joyful, fluid sculpture that embraces cultural hybridity, plurality and play.
Image courtesy the artist and Sullivan and Strumpf. Photo by Phillip Huynh.
Totemic (2025) – by Reko Rennie
Installed in the revitalised Todman Square, Scape Kensington, this striking bronze work and surrounding ground design blends Kamilaroi ancestral symbols with Reko’s bold urban aesthetic. Totemic transforms the idea of the totem into a contemporary cultural landmark – one of strength, identity and connection.
Image courtesy the artist. Photo by Phillip Huynh.
Home Under My Feet and Bells in My Ears (2025) – by Monica Rani Rudhar
Coming soon to Scape Lachlan, this chandelier-like bronze sculpture, inspired by Indian rangoli patterns and Romanian iconography, celebrates personal memory on a monumental scale. Monica’s radiant piece floats above a sandblasted floor design, inviting prosperity, cultural reflection, and welcome for all.
Explore Our Public Art Collection
Randwick City is home to a growing collection of public artworks alongside a historic collection that celebrate our local stories, cultures and landscapes. From playful murals to sculptural landmarks, every piece contributes to the unique identity of our suburbs.
Check back here soon for improved access to information about the public art collection at Randwick City.
Contact arts@randwick.nsw.gov.au with any enquiries.