Scotch Reports Issue 174 (April 2019)

is there for what being a Scotchie is all
about! Ken’s interpretation of the sculpture
is below.
The sculpture evokes dynamic movement
and lends itself to interpretation which
reflects the very essence of a Scotch
education that allows freedom of
thought and encourages one to find
their own answers and meaning in life.
Through rendering of minimal form,
the figures are open to interpretation
and not confined to specific period or
persona – thus embodying a timeless
quality. The sphere is pivotal to the
narrative of the composition, a fulcrum
for history and future. An orb is an
evocative object, bringing to mind the
realms of Science, Art, Sport and a world
to be discovered and contributed to. A
globe free of cartographic references
renders it open to pondering a world to
be discovered and contributed to. The
figures interacting with the orb evokes
a sense of community within school
and globally. Although the figures are
largely androgynous there is nonetheless
subtle reference to the participation
and equality of male and female. The
sphere also embraces a sense of cultural
diversity. Importantly, the finish and
texture invite touch.
Later in 2019 a second centenary sculpture
will be installed on the Mitcham Campus,
currently being created by sculptor Gerry
McMahon. Gerry McMahon is an Adelaide
based artist whose works are playful,
capturing the imagination and evoking
a whimsical, joyful sentiment. Gerry’s
concept was one of the submissions for the
Torrens Park Campus centenary sculpture
that we felt was most fitting for Mitcham
Campus. The Scotch College Old Collegians
Association kindly agreed to fully fund this
second Mitcham Campus sculpture, not
wanting to miss the opportunity to have an
artistic celebration of 100 years of Scotch
on both campuses. Gerry’s sculpture will
be unveiled in Term 4.
Beyond centenary celebrations, it was
fantastic to meet parents and members of
the community buzzing with excitement
for the start of the school year at Welcome
Back Morning Tea on both campuses. It
was a thrill to meet a huge cohort of new
parents to the College at the annual New
Parents Dinner in the Barr Smith Theatre,
complete with a 3-course meal prepared
by our talented boarding kitchen, set to the
familiar Scotch soundtrack of bagpipes and
Address to a Haggis.
As you can see, it has been an incredible
start to 2019 at Scotch, and I look forward
to seeing each and every one of you at the
various events we have planned throughout
the year!
NATALIE FELKL
Scotch 100 Committee &
Sculpture Sub-Committee,
Head of Community & Marketing
Feature Sculptor Ken Martin, Andrew Saies, Tim
Hughes, Natalie Felkl and Evan Hiscock with the
Centenary Sculpture / 01 Oscar Bartos piping in
guests at the sculpture unveiling / 02 Sculptor
Ken Martin giving his thoughts on his art and
creative process at the sculpture unveiling /
03 Biff Burnett ensuring guests were well fed at
the sculpture unveiling / 04 Lim Jing and Adrian
Chung / 05 Gavin and Fiona Barry with Patrice
Scott and Andrew Thompson / 06 Alex & Sarah
Sawers with Kate and Joel Pannell
01 02 03
04 05 06
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