On Saturday morning, March 9 the launch of the highly-anticipated Reflection Space bench at Canoe Point Wetlands brought together Boyne Tannum community groups and locals.
The Boyne Tannum Turtleway Artscape teamed up with the Tannum Crab Classic and Gladstone Region Awareness and Suicide Prevention (GRASP) to create a reflection space in Boyne Tannum in support of mental health and suicide prevention.
Artists in the Gladstone Region were invited to submit a design for the bench which was installed at the “Duck Ponds” Wetlands, north of Tannum Sands beach.
“Don’t Let Go” was designed by artist Claire Cerato and was inspired by her own mental health journey and her mantra of “don’t let go”.
In her imagery, the hands symbolise the need for connection and purpose while the native Australian trees represent the uplifting impact of nature.
The site is situated in a tranquil and quiet area amongst nature and water, and includes a space and equipment for outdoor exercise to inspire a healthy mind and body.
The Boyne Tannum Turtleway Artscape is an ongoing community development project that installs public art along the Turtleway Bikeway. Meandering along both sides of the beautiful Boyne River through to Canoe Point, Millennium Esplanade, Dennis Park sports grounds and Boyne Smelters, the award winning Turtleway links major community, business and employment assets.
