Venus rising is Brisbane’s newest public art. It was unveiled just before I left for Italy. It is quite impressive. The torpedo shaped stainless steel and brass structure was designed by UK artist Wolfgang Buttress. It is comprised of hundreds of interlocking rods and bracing circles giving it a lace like appearance. At night it is illuminated from the base.
It sits rather grandly in the public gardens atop Kangaroo Point cliffs with sweeping views over the river and the city.
It also looks good from the inside.
The gardens are on the site of the old TAFE college and it is an extension of the public space along the Kangaroo Point Cliffs. There are playgrounds for children and people are flocking there at all times of the day. Shady trees have been planted and when they are fully grown it will be even better.