Terra Rossa Tree Wall
Art for Public Places Sculpture for Coonawarra Park, Penola, SA

1991

RonROWE


The Sculpture commemorates the Centenary of theCoonawarra Fruit Colony and refers to the special soil type in the area . . . Terra Rossa, is the red earthsoil on top of porous limestone. On the front of the sculpture there is carvedimages of fruit trees, that were once in the park. On the back are images of grape vines that reflect the environment around the park today. The project was assisted by ARTSA NATIONAL TRUST of SA, PENOLA Branch. PENOLA District Council South East Cultural Trust Viticultural Council of the South East of SA Coonawarra Soldier's Memorial Community Club Flintware SA