SeaHorse Fossil Ed. 16 of 38

This is a working drawing created from my public sculpture that stands 4.5 metres high- 10 ton- Tannum Sands Queensland. It was fabricated from scrap metal sources from all of the industries throughout Calliope Shire. The work is symbolic of the fragile balance between nature and industry though out the shire, and the harmonious relationship that is forged for each to co-exist.
The Millennium Esplanade was officially opened on Austra- lia Day 2000 by Calliope Shire Mayor, Cr George Creed. Calliope Shire Council also chose to launch its new logo, the Seahorse, in conjunction with the opening. The seahorse fossil was created in commemoration of the new millennium, and stands as a monument to creative and recycling solutions for future generations and the delicate beauty of our natural and industrial environment.
Since the completion of the project in December 1999, the Millennium Esplanade has received overwhelming public support and recognition from throughout the region and interstate. Winner of the Southern Reef Tourism Awards, and more recently announced Central Queensland/Wide Bay’s Cleanest beach and regional winner of Queensland’s friendliest beach, the project has set a benchmark in Central Queensland for the development of public urban space in sensitive environmental settings.

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Born: August 1967 -Brisbane Australia

Trotter’s professional art practice began in 1990 exhibiting in galleries along the east coast of Australia. However by 1994 he found himself focusing on the creation of multi scaled public artworks.
Using his architectural training and knowledge , Trotter has produced works that are innovative and engaging. Not only does he create high impact art pieces, he also has the ability to create intimate discovery works that engage and delight. His works can be stand alone sculptural pieces, as well as works that are built into the very fabric of a building and perform a function.

Since 1994 Trotter has created over 40 public works for government, councils, universities, and developers. Many works have been commissioned as high impact tools for the promotion of cultural tourism.

Trotter has exhibited extensively though Regional Queensland since 1992
In 2001 and 2003 he had solo exhibitions in Tokyo and more recently World Expo - Shanghai 2010.

Trotter states:
“While working with found objects over the last 25 years, I have found myself drawn to, and engaging with a broad cross section of forms from varying industries such as farming, automotive, industrial, marine and aviation.
Certain shapes have provoked different creative responses at different points in my career.
The interaction of objects with nature, man and time, are of particular interest.