One of Bundaberg’s significant public art pieces has been relocated to a new setting, creating a stronger visual connection to the Burnett River.
Ceratodus, created by John Distler Olsen, has been relocated from the front of River Cruz Café to further east along the Quay Street carpark.
The new location has been carefully selected to improve the presentation and accessibility of the artwork while providing greater separation between the sculpture and passers-by.
Mayor Helen Blackburn said the new location would give the sculpture a fresh setting while helping ensure it could continue to be enjoyed by the community.
“The Ceratodus is a distinctive piece of public art and an important part of the character of the Quay Street area,” she said.
“Relocating it gives us an opportunity to showcase the sculpture in a new way, with a clear visual connection to the river and landscaping that complements the artwork.
“We look forward to seeing the Ceratodus settle into its new home and continuing to be a feature for locals and visitors to enjoy.”
About Ceratodus
This sculpture was created in 2004 by Bundaberg artist John Distler Olsen as part of the redevelopment of the Riverside Parklands.
The artwork takes inspiration from the Queensland lungfish or Ceratodus.
To create the work, the artist combined his technical sculpting abilities with his knowledge of local marine life to emulate the distinctive form of the lungfish.
The artwork forms part of Bundaberg Regional Council’s Public Art Collection, helping bring local stories, natural history and the character of the region into the public realm.
