马修·麦克维与罗辛·里基特

MATTHEW MCVEIGH & ROHIN KICKETT

 

 

托管人/Custodian

 

珀斯，澳大利亚

 

Perth, Australia

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

《监护人》是艺术家马修·麦克维和罗欣·基基特创作的一件引人注目的新公共艺术品，现在为西澳大利亚州珀斯的默多克广场增光添彩。这座象征性的雕塑向努加尔传统中手的文化和治疗意义致敬，体现了连接、治疗和管理的主题。

 

Custodian, a striking new public artwork by artists Matthew McVeigh and Rohin Kickett, now graces Murdoch Square in Perth, Western Australia. This symbolic sculpture pays tribute to the cultural and therapeutic significance of hands in Noongar tradition, embodying themes of connection, healing, and stewardship.

 

 

跨学科艺术家Matthew McVeigh为该项目带来了丰富的创作背景。McVeigh的职业生涯涵盖戏剧、公共艺术和社区倡议，包括与高危青年、惩教机构和偏远社区的合作。他的艺术深入研究了身份和历史的社会叙事，在各种材料和技术中使用了大胆而微妙的方法。

 

Matthew McVeigh, an interdisciplinary artist, brings a rich creative background to the project. McVeigh’s career spans theatre, public art, and community initiatives, including work with at-risk youth, correctional facilities, and remote communities. His art delves into societal narratives of identity and history, using bold and nuanced methods across various materials and technologies.

 

 

Rohin Kickett是Ballardong Nyoongar的艺术家，与Whadjuk Country有联系，他从Noongar的遗产和个人经历中汲取了深刻的灵感。Kickett于1986年出生于诺瑟姆，16岁时辍学，成为一名锅炉工焊工，后来进入项目管理。他的作品反映了一种深刻的身份感和对说实话的承诺，尊重他的根，分享他的文化视角。

 

Rohin Kickett, a Ballardong Nyoongar artist with ties to Whadjuk Country, draws deep inspiration from his Noongar heritage and personal experiences. Born in Northam in 1986, Kickett left school at 16 to become a boilermaker welder and later moved into project management. His artwork reflects a profound sense of identity and a commitment to truth-telling, honouring his roots and sharing his cultural perspective.

 

 

监护人以手的形式出现，模仿了受人尊敬的老阿姨弗朗辛·基基特。这座雕塑高近2米，围绕着一棵树，象征着关爱和社区与自然的相互联系。每一个细节，甚至手掌上的刻线，都诉说着韧性、智慧和知识代代相传的主题。它在自然景观中的位置庆祝了生命和母系关系的持久力量。通过这种视觉语言，Custodian邀请人们反思保护土地和遗产的重要性。

 

Custodian takes the form of hands, modelled after respected elder Aunty Francine Kickett’s. The sculpture stands nearly 2 meters tall and is positioned around a tree, symbolizing nurturing care and the interconnectedness of community and nature. Every detail—down to the etched lines on the palms—speaks to themes of resilience, wisdom, and the passing of knowledge across generations. Its placement within the natural landscape celebrates life and the enduring strength of matrilineal bonds. Through this visual language, Custodian invites reflection on the importance of preserving both land and heritage.

 

 

UAP与McVeigh和Kickett密切合作，将物理模型和3D数字扫描转化为精确的施工图。经过彻底的材料取样过程和艺术家的最终批准，布里斯班工作室团队承担了复杂的制作过程，包括图案制作、砂型铸造和详细的精加工工作。监护人是努加文化、尊重社区和世代相传的管理遗产的有力象征。

 

UAP worked closely with McVeigh and Kickett, transforming a physical model and 3D digital scans into precise construction drawings. After a thorough material sampling process and final approval from the artists, the Brisbane workshop team took on the intricate fabrication process, which included pattern making, sand casting, and detailed finishing work. Custodian is a powerful symbol of Noongar culture, respect for community, and an enduring legacy of stewardship across generations.

 

 

这是一部美丽的作品，讲述了手是如何治愈数千年的，以及母系文化。这些手承载着我们所处土地的守护者Whadjuk Noongar Boodja的故事和经历的DNA。我们都很幸运能生活在这片土地上。

 

It’s a beautiful work that speaks to how hands have healed for thousands of years and the matrilineal line of culture. These hands carry the DNA of stories and experiences of the custodians of the land we are on, Whadjuk Noongar Boodja. We are all so lucky to live on this land.

 

 

马修·麦克维

手已经被用来治疗几千年了。无论是温暖的治愈之手，欢迎的姿态，还是培育一个社区，手都可以表达一个人的故事和经历。

 

MATTHEW MCVEIGH

Hands have been used to heal for thousands of years. Whether it is a warm healing touch, a welcoming gesture, or nurturing a community, hands can express a person's stories and experiences.

 

 

罗辛·里基特

ROHIN KICKETT

 

 

 

 

图片来源：Rachel See，D-Max摄影/Image Credit: Rachel See, D-Max Photography

 

项目名称：Custodian

主创设计：MATTHEW MCVEIGH、ROHIN KICKETT

项目地址：珀斯，澳大利亚

项目类型：雕塑

Project Name: Custodian

Main creative design: MATTHEW MCVEIGH、ROHIN KICKETT

Project Address: Perth, Australia

Project type: Sculpture