Ferrier Baudet architects worked with Lincoln Austin on this artwork at the entry of St Leo’s College. The artwork is entitled “Correlate”.
This project’s success lies in the seamless integration of client, architect, artist, specialist sub contractors and builder to bring to fruition a modest work that reveals meaning and depth in a timeless way. The original structure was retained and enhanced and the art work integrated as a part of the architecture.
Correlate suggests something that shares mutual or complimentary properties. The symbolism expressed in the artwork will live on and will be subject to differing interpretations over time. It will become a distinguishing feature of St Leo’s College and the University. Importantly the modest architecture of the original building was retained, enhanced functionally and the art work specifically designed to sit harmoniously in the original building.
The wall is a series of triangles, some in clear glass and some in mirrored glass, creating a view to the university and reflection of the college, as in the artist’s words, “In any balanced relationship, a degree of reflection is required. From the outside the mirrors reflect the university grounds while the clear glass will allow a view into the college creating a simultaneous view of both institutions”.
St Leo’s were successful in securing an Arts Queensland grant for this project. The awning was original but it was both restored and extended to provide vehicular cover.