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

Todder Play Area

Image courtesy of Subiaco

Artist: Peter Dailey

Year of Work: 1997

Location: Subiaco Common, Subi Centro

Asset Type: Sculpture

Provenance: Subiaco

Decommissioned Status: Decommissioned 2017

Description: A living room with oversized furniture, a television and carpet are familiar yet fantastical for toddlers. Peter Dailey has created the sculptural environment to encourage a wide range of visual and physical experiences. The interactive encounter is enjoyed by young and old alike. Peter Dailey is a prolific artist, teacher and mentor with several solo exhibitions and public art commissions under his belt. Peter’s
work is also represented in many public and corporate collections
including the Art Gallery of Western Australia and the University of
Western Australia.