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.