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  • The Workshop

    Kim Bowman constructs his outdoor Sound Sculptures using Iron Bark and occasionally Spotted Gum, sourced from sustainable plantations in southern Queensland. The wood arrives in long thick planks, roughly cut. It is then planed and sanded to smooth pieces of beautiful timber before building the sculpture to order. Custom designs are also welcome. The sculptures are then treated with Linseed […]
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  • Installing

    Generally, installation of sculptures for Parks are performed by their contracted builder. For Schools this can be managed by their maintenance staff, often assisted by working bee parents. In any case, installing the Sound Sculptures is a fairly easy exercise as drawings and descriptions are provided. Supervision from Kim Bowman Music can be provided, if necessary, at an additional cost. […]
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  • At Play

    In designing playgrounds, especially children’s, the emphasis has been focused on the physical aspect of play. Recent developments now consider and incorporate other senses like hearing, touch and smell leading to Sensory Gardens and Sound Sculptures. Sound Sculptures, or musical instruments for playground have added new dimensions to outdoor playground and park play. Musical education has proven beneficial to the […]
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  • Location of the sculptures

      View the Sculptures at: Centennial Park, Sydney, NSW Pyrmont Point, Sydney, NSW (2 state awards) Foley Park, Glebe, Sydney, NSW Lucas Gardens School, Sydney, NSW Wood Street Playground, Sydney, NSW Victoria Park, Dubbo, NSW Talbot Primary School, Talbot, VIC Petersborough SNSchool, Warilla, NSW Tim Neville Park, Melbourne, VIC Burdekin Council, Ayr, QLD Gosford Council playground, NSW Prince of Wales […]
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  • Ann Roberts – Canada Bay

    The new musical playground equipment, designed and crafted by Kim Bowman has been a magnificent addition to our school playground. These beautifully crafted outdoor instruments really engage our students and hold their interest. They are able to engage with the marimba and rainwheel independently which then sustains their attention meaning that they don’t always need adult assistance to enjoy the resulting […]
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  • Tony George – Dubbo

    The quality and workmanship of Kim’s products is first class, Council has been amazed by the comments we have received from the community about the music elements in our latest playground. Kim was a pleasure to deal with and made the whole project effortless. Tony George Manager Horticultural Services Dubbo City Council PO Box 81 Dubbo 2830 NSW ph. 02 […]
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  • Fiona Robbé – Arcadia

    The playground industry has undergone rapid advancement over the last ten years in Australia, with many exciting options available to caring providers of outdoor play environments. However, one type of advancement has been slow to emerge, that is the availability of a quality range of outdoor sound and musical items and instruments. KIM BOWMAN has recently developed a range of […]
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  • Ongoing Feedback

        Fairwater’s Central park in Blacktown, Sydney’s west is being constructed (May 2020) __________________________________________________________________ “I wish to address my support to you for your business venture. The field of musical play is an area that is currently not well provided for in Australia. The limited elements that are currently available tend to be after thoughts and not directionally intentioned […]
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  • Sonic Bench

    Age: any. Materials: Iron Bark seat and Stainless Steel legs. Treated with Max Wax furniture wax. Sounds: Internal springs allow movement in the seat when sitting down or getting up and causes bells to ring inside the bench. Ways of playing: Sitting down/ getting up, moving the seat with your hands. Length: 1.6 metres (approx.). Height: 47 centimetres. Weight: 60 kilos. […]
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