There are over 100 of these beautiful Bollards along the
whole foreshore from Rippleside to Limeburners Point. There
is a lovely walking baywalk where you can easily visit them
all.
They have been painstakingly painted by local artist Jan
Mitchell over several years, with many the timber
originating from bollards recovered from local piers that
have been removed.
All of the Bollards
depict the life, times or famous people throughout Geelong's
History.
Photo: This colourful chap is part of a band which
'play' in Steam packet Gardens
Much of the timber used in the
bollards was salvaged from the Yarra Street Pier which
mysteriously burnt down in the 1980's.
It is quite a fascinating walk along the baywalk trying to
identify some of the faces- you might see our former Prime Minister
John Howard, former Premier Jeff Kennett or an explorer, ships
captain or local identity.
Artist Jan Mitchell has a studio in the Deakin University
Woolstores opposite the entrance to Cunningham Pier and is
open various times for visits, Her beautiful work is well
worth a look.
Jan has also been working on a series of whimsical sheep which
she hopes to someday have on display in the Geelong area.
Jan Mitchell's Waterfront Bollards
GEELONG
