About the project A permanent public artwork celebrating seven women who helped shape the cultural life of the region has been installed at the Castlemaine Botanical Gardens.
About the artist Laura Woodward is an award-winning Castlemaine-based artist and co-owner of local design and fabrication business, Like Butter.
About the artwork Inspired by the seven women who established Castlemaine Art Museum, this public artwork reflects connection, collaboration, and a shared love of local flora, knowledge, and place.
How was the sculpture made? Made from innovative, sustainable timber, the sculptures honour Djaara Country, community participation, and the enduring legacy of women working together.
How was the community involved? Community feedback strongly supported the project, celebrating the artwork’s location, sculptural design, and recognition of the women who founded the museum.
About the Wildflowers women Learn about the seven pioneering women who founded Castlemaine Art Museum and helped shape the region’s cultural, civic, and environmental life.