Raising the Rattler Pole - The Last of the Connie's |
Raising the Rattler Pole - The Last of the Connies, a public artwork by David Michael Bell, is a theatrical tribute to one of Melbourne's iconic heroes - the W-class 'rattler' tram.
Positioned on the corner of Spencer Street and Flinders Street, the 1:1-scale replica is finished in a bluestone effect and playfully upended and tilted at 10 degrees.
At night, the drama continues as the headlights and windows gently glow, much like a block of city apartments filled with unseen after-hours activities.
The Rattler is a reproduction of Tram 1040, the 40th and last tram built at the Preston Tram Works to service Bourke Street in 1956.
Yarra Trams currently operate the remaining W-class trams to service the City Circle route 35. David Michael Bell is a freelance artist and designer with a passion for making large-scale public artworks.
David's public art practice has been significantly informed by a 20-year career in theatre and film. Raising the Rattler Pole - The Last of the Connies, is commissioned by the City of Melbourne Public Art Program.
❊ Address ❊
℅ Naarm
⊜ corner Spencer Street and Flinders Street Melbourne 3008 View Map
❊ Web Links ❊
➼ Raising the Rattler Pole - The Last of the Connie's
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