Echoes from the North

On the footpath outside Queens Plaza on Edward Street is the sculpture Echoes from the North. Commissioned in 2004, the sculpture was created during 2004-05 by prominent Victorian sculptor Augustine Dall'Ava. Consisting of three distinct pieces, the bold colours used add a colourful impact to the street scape. The associated plaque outlines that "the form and highly reflective metallic colours are visual signifiers associated with Brisbane and the natural environment of the state of Queensland."


Augustine Dall'Ava was born in France in 1950 before being brought to Australia at a young age. In the early 70's he did a Diploma of Fine Art in Sculpture and in 1994 received his Master of Fine Arts. He has held various lecturer positions at prominent Victorian Universities. He has had numerous solo and joint exhibitions, and has a strong reputation as a published author. He has also won various awards for his work.

In one particular review of his work I read, he notes that "I fight gravity tooth and nail...". This is quite symbolic of this work, with the perched cube and crescent flame on two of the pieces looking precariously placed. I like how the reflected colours of this piece change depending on the sunlight. In the middle of the day they are bright and effusive. As evening comes they take on a more sombre hue.

Cheers, I Love Brisbane, Wes.

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Queens Plaza

Queens Plaza, a major shopping area within the Central Business District, has frontages on Adelaide Street, Queen Street Mall, and Edward Street. Open most days from 9:00am to 5:30pm, the plaza hosts a number of specialty shops, a food court, and its main retail tenant, David Jones. The centre is managed by Gandel, a major retail leasing company in Australia.

Other than David Jones, Queen's Plaza hosts a range of top flight stores, including Louis Vuitton and Tiffany & Co. Food is available at the basement food court, and the supermarket chain Coles has also opened in the basement area. Car parking is available under the building. Further expansion is planned later this year.

If you want up-market shopping this is one of the premier shopping areas in downtown Brisbane. Every store is well presented, and although my wife would definitely tell you I'm no fashion guru, I do know there is a lot of good stuff and high class fashion available here. It also is gonna cost you! The marketing blurb perhaps explains it best: QueensPlaza is Brisbane's centre of stylish elegance, with a glowing pearl-like appearance that allows each beautiful store to shine.

Cheers, I Love Brisbane, Wes.

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