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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

  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 […]