Kambah, ACT
2002
7 x Life size chain woven sheep with galvanised steel armature; life size fabricated and rusted sheep dog; corrugated cast concrete signage wall with laser cut stainless steel text; a 1.5 x 0.9 x 0.4 m carved granite Christmas beetle play sculpture; 5 x cast bronze Christmas beetles; 5 x hardwood poles inlaid and marked with found farmyard objects such as nails, wiring, saw blades and wing nuts.
Commissioned by ACT Government, Canberra Urban Parks and Places.
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![](http://matthewharding.com.au/sites/default/files/styles/project_image/public/work/4Granite%20Christmas%20Beetle-Kambah.jpg?itok=hmG5wSk1)
![](http://matthewharding.com.au/sites/default/files/styles/project_image/public/work/5Kambah_Dog_process-2.jpg?itok=JBeJZV9s)
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Inspired by the rural history of the area, the Kambah Village Shopping Centre artworks include elements depicting a rural iconic venacular such as livestock, working animals, Australian insects, corrugated iron, tools and hardware.