12/03/2025
The Land Around Us, by David Cianci stands as a landmark at the gateway to the Singleton Arts and Cultural Centre and Visitor Information Centre - a sculptural expression of connection between people, place, and time. Its flowing, abstract form invites creative interpretation, reflecting the rolling hills, rivers, and valleys that define the Hunter region.
The work speaks to the ancient rhythms of the land - once a vast seabed, shaped over millennia into the diverse terrain we see today. Enveloped by the Great Dividing Range and national parks such as Yengo, Barrington, and Wollemi, Singleton exists within a landscape formed by elemental forces - fire, rain, and renewal. Warm illumination emerges from within the work, concentrated at points of intersection - symbolising energy, renewal, and harmony.
The Land Around Us is a reminder of our role as custodians, honouring, sustaining, and celebrating the landscapes we call home.
Artist – David Cianci ARTSCAPE
Manufacture, Coatings / Finishing and Installation – Urban Steel
Structural Engineer and Developed Detailed Documentation – Event Engineering
Precast Concrete Plinth – Sydney Precast
Earthworks, Site Preparation and Site Finishing – Daracon
Electrical – Apex Power Co
Project Management and Coordination – ARTSCAPE in association with Urban Steel and Singleton Council.
Special thanks to Singleton Council and all the staff at the Arts and Cultural Centre for having the vision for this public artwork and supporting the project and the team.
Commissioned by Singleton Council and proudly funded by the NSW Government.
Photos: Chris Dewar and David Cianci
Event Engineering
Singleton Council