Get ready for a splash of colour and fun in the CBD this spring!
Follow the Ballarat In The Know Art Trail to uncover what 10 local creatives love most about our beautiful city.
Jay Rankine's artwork — Growth — reflects his experience of living in Ballarat and witnessing the city change and grow over the past 16 years.
"My wife and I moved from Melbourne to Ballarat 16 years ago when our son was just six months old. I still remember sitting together on the grass at the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, filling out rental applications while admiring the surroundings," Jay said. "Since then, we’ve visited the gardens regularly, whether to pick up a few things at the Ballarat Farmers Market or to meet family during the Ballarat Begonia Festival, enjoy the activities and watch the parade."
"This artwork reflects on my experience of living in Ballarat and witnessing the city change and grow over the past 16 years. Inspired by the forms and shapes found in the plants and natural environment of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, the design brings together organic elements to create a contemporary interpretation of Ballarat’s growth and historical character."
