Georges River's new outdoor table tennis tables have been given a bright splash of colour.
Creative contemporary artworks have been painted on the two tables, designed by emerging artist Keith Stanley.
The two artworks are now permanent fixtures at the popular Pole Depot Park and Peakhurst Park.
Georges River Mayor Kevin Greene said art and creative installations were vital components of the region's streets, as they could reinvent the city by encouraging creative minds to transform public spaces.
"These two commissions encourage exploration and community connection in the neighbourhoods," he said.
"Public art is out and about, as are we now, on the streets, in the parks.
"They shape Georges River with memory, meaning and identity.
"Being publicly accessible, they stimulate and provoke thoughts and actions, adding texture to our experience with strong visual impact, complementing our community facilities and cityscape."
Artist Keith Stanley said the designs were inspired by the Georges River region.
"The design of blue stream in my artwork represents the Georges River, while the whale and toucan motifs represent space, clarity and insight," he said.
"I want to use these graphics to inspire people to maintain a healthy lifestyle; partake in new and enjoyable hobbies, also stay connected with friends and family - the true meaning of being engaged in a community."
Since the adoption of the Create Georges River Cultural Strategy 2019 and Public Art Policy in 2020, Georges River Council has elevated the visual profile of local spaces with various creations including:
- 2021 Neon Garden, Hurstville by artist Carla O'Brien - an installation to activate space after hours but also brightens the space during the day.
- Mural on the corner of Dora and MacMahon Street, Hurstville by artist Mandy Salter, a.k.a. MAN.De, 2020
- Mural at Post Office Lane, Kogarah - a large scale art piece acknowledging Kogarah as the 'Place of Reeds' in Biddegal country as well as more broadly referencing the Georges River, 2020
- Mural at ChillOUT Hub in Kogarah by artist Nastia Gladushchenko - featuring native plant species originally found in the region, 2020
- Traffic signal box public art project - in key locations across Georges River, which saw 15 boxes transformed into urban canvases, 2019
- Carss Bush Park Mural - designed by the council's painter Matthew Bramston, which features tiles painted by 600 local school children
For more information on Georges River Council's public art program, visit: georgesriver.nsw.gov.au.
