Artist: Greg James
Year of Work: 1993
Location: King’s Square, Fremantle
Asset Type: Memorial/ Permanent
Provenance: Fremantle Italian Club
Description: Pietro Porcelli was an Italian-born sculptor responsible for a number of commemorative statues and monuments in Perth and Fremantle, including the bronze likenesses of Alexander Forrest in Stirling Gardens and C.Y. O’Connor at Fremantle Port.
Greg James was sought by friends of the deceased sculptor to help commemorate his contributions to Fremantle and the Italian community. His memorial is located in the northern corner of King Square.
Image Source: Eugene Scrivener (Museum of Perth)