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Art Deco Cinema Artworks Projectors

Artist: Peter Dailey

Year of Work: 2003

Location: Como - Intersection Preston Street and Mary Street (SE)

Description: The cameras and canisters make an excellent contribution to the cultural life of the area by reflecting the significant history of the cinema and activities that have taken place around the vicinity from the past to the present. The artwork is interactive and encourages pedestrians to rotate the films and projector reels to see the historical and contemporary etchings of Como. Images include visions of the river, jetty, trams maps, street theatre and alfresco dining, capturing the identity of the street.

Asset Type: Sculpture

Provenance: City of South Perth

Image Source City of South Perth