CIVIC SQUARE FOUNTAIN

Fountain, Civic Square

There is quite a bit of public art to be seen in Launceston, although most of it occurs in rather defined areas.  Civic square has some great examples.

If like me, you tend to rush past at lunchtime I'll save you the time it takes to read the main text on the plaque on this fountain so you'll have an extra minute to appreciate its artistic merits!!

"The water jets represent migrants from different parts of the world arriving in Tasmania. The fountain was erected by the Good Neighbour Council, Launceston City Council, the Government of Tasmania and others in appreciation of the contribution to the city by the new settlers."

The sculptor was Mirek Marik, and the date inscribed is
21 March 1992.  Mirek Marik was a well-known artist twho had a copper gallery at Carrick in the historic Archer's Folly/Mond's Roller Mill building, which suffered extensive damage in a fire in 1978.  Another gallery was established next door.