Charleston Cow and Calf Sculpture
- Address
- Charleston Playground, 38 Onkaparinga Valley Rd, Charleston SA 5244, Australia (view map)
- Type
- Public Art
The Charleston Cow and Calf Sculpture is a striking pair of full-scale Corten steel artworks that celebrate the character and spirit of Charleston.
- Location: Charleston Playground
- Address: 38 Onkaparinga Valley Rd, Charleston SA 5244
- Commissioned by: Charleston Community Group
Made possible through the remarkable $100,000 gift from the late Bill Fechner, the donation supported the construction of a community gym, garden, and these sculptures that now stand proudly at the Charleston Playground.
Created by artist James Hamilton of J Hamilton Design, the works took more than 800 hours of detailed steel craftsmanship. Their lifelike presence has quickly become a much-loved local landmark, admired by visitors of all ages.
The sculptures were officially unveiled on Sunday 11 December 2022, where the community came together to celebrate and name the cows: Bessie (the mother) and Charlie (the calf).
Donated by the late Bill Fechner, and developed in consultation with the Charleston Community Group, these sculptures are a lasting tribute to community generosity and artistic vision.
Images courtesy of James Hamilton
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- Type
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- Address
- Newman Road, Charleston
- Features
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- Type
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- Address
- Newman Road, Charleston
- Features
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- Type
- Cemeteries
- Address
- Mount View Road, Charleston
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