Megan Cope
#After the flood
TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA
After the flood is a continuation of Megan Cope’s flooded landscape series, illustrating how the environment, identity, geomorphology, and mapping are interwoven over time. This work transforms the James Cook University Central Plaza Canopy into a wave of knowledge systems, a reference point for multi-disciplinary research fields connected to local environments, simultaneously providing a source of inspiration for students committed to learning about Gurrumbilbarra and Thul Garrie Waja Country.
In the early stages of the project UAP’s curatorial team worked closely with JCU and Cox Architecture to develop the integrated canopy artwork opportunity for the campus’ new Central Plaza. UAP’s curatorial, design and fabrication teams worked alongside Megan Cope to integrate her artwork within the geometrically complex soffit. After the flood was made with assistance and invaluable knowledge gifted by the JCU Indigenous Education and Research Centre.
Image credits: Andrew Rankin.
Concept images: courtesy of the artist.
Megan Cope
Artist
#Services provided
Consultancy
Public Art Strategy
Artist Procurement and Management
Materiality & Construction Advice
Shipping & Installation Guidance
Cost Estimating & Budgeting
Materiality & Construction Advice
Manufacturing
Digital Sculpting & 3D Modelling
Design Development Support
Welding & Fabrication
Project Lifecycle Management
Preservation
Installation
#Project summary
Creative
Megan Cope
Artwork Title
After the flood
Project
James Cook University - Central Park
Client
Cox Architecture and Woollam Constructions
Year
2020
Location
Townsville, Australia
Build
UAP