Lakeland Senior High School – Education Learning Block & Education Support 
A Department of Education and Department of Finance, Percent for Art Scheme Project.
Architects: Ferguson Architects
Artist: Pamela Gaunt
Location: Elderberry Drive, South Lake; a suburb of Western Australia
Date: 2023
Photography: Robert Frith – Acorn Photographic Studio, unless otherwise listed.
Acknowledgements:
Ferguson Architects
Department of Finance & Department of Education
Caroline Di Costa, CDC
Jenny Beahan, Art Coordinator
Artcom Fabrication
Light Application


Pattern and Porosity 2021– 2023
The artwork draws inspiration from nature and artifice and interweaves these elements to create a space of porosity. It includes ten light box panels attuned to the School’s lighting schedule, that illuminate nocturnally.

Concept Introduction

The artwork proposed for Lakelands SHS Education Learning Block & Education Support Centre responded to the geometry of Ferguson Architects’ design. This is its conceptual premise. The introduction of a series of powder-coated, jet water-cut patterned screens, the artwork simultaneously disrupts and reinforces the building’s geometry.
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Pattern & Porosity: Façade Artwork

Pam Gaunt – Lakeland SHS
Artwork for Lakeland SHS, South Lake, WA
Pam Gaunt – Lakeland SHS
Artwork for Lakeland SHS, South Lake, WA
Pam Gaunt – Lakeland SHS
View of north panel sections 1 & 2 towards entrance, showing illuminated panels.
Pam Gaunt – Lakeland SHS
Detail view to entrance, showing illuminated panels.
Pam Gaunt – Lakeland SHS
View of south panel sections 3 & 4.
Pam Gaunt – Lakeland SHS
View from south showing panel sections 3 & 4.
Pam Gaunt – Lakeland SHS
Detail of Artwork panels.
Pam Gaunt – Lakeland SHS
Detail of Artwork panels.
Pam Gaunt – Lakeland SHS
Detail of Artwork panels.
Pam Gaunt – Lakeland SHS
View of south panel sections 3 & 4.
Pam Gaunt – Lakeland SHS
View of entrance through Panel sections 1 & 2.
Pam Gaunt – Lakeland SHS
Detail of Artwork. 
Pam Gaunt – Lakeland SHS
View from behind screening panels showing shadow patterns formed by reflections.

Pam Gaunt – Lakeland SHS
Detail showing height and detail of panels.
Photo by the artist.
Pam Gaunt – Lakeland SHS
View from behind screening panels showing shadow patterns formed by reflections.

Pam Gaunt – Lakeland SHS
Detail of water-jet cut panels
Pam Gaunt – Lakeland SHS
Interior view.
Pam Gaunt – Lakeland SHS
Nocturnal view showing illuminated panels.
Photo: the artist.
Pam Gaunt – Lakeland SHS
Nocturnal view showing illuminated panels.
Photo: the artist.
Pam Gaunt – Lakeland SHS
Nocturnal view showing illuminated panels.
Photo: the artist.
Pam Gaunt – Lakeland SHS
Nocturnal view showing illuminated panels.
Photo: the artist.
Pam Gaunt – Lakeland SHS
Nocturnal view showing illuminated panels.
Photo: the artist.

Pattern & Porosity: Fabrication in progress 

Pam Gaunt – Lakeland SHS
Jet-water cutting process – Artcom Fabrication.
Photo by Artcom
Pam Gaunt – Lakeland SHS
Jet-water cutting process – Artcom Fabrication.
Photo by Artcom
Pam Gaunt – Lakeland SHS
Sorting panels for sanding and engraving numbering system – Artcom Fabrication.
Photo by Artcom
Pam Gaunt – Lakeland SHS
Sorting panels for sanding and engraving numbering system – Artcom Fabrication.
Photo by Artcom
Pam Gaunt – Lakeland SHS
Sorting panels for sanding and engraving numbering system- Artcom Fabrication.
Photo by Artcom
Pam Gaunt – Lakeland SHS
Lightbox fabrication – Artcom Fabrication.
Photo: the artist
Pam Gaunt – Lakeland SHS
Lightbox fabrication – Artcom Fabrication.
Photo: the artist
Pam Gaunt – Lakeland SHS
Lightbox fabrication – Artcom Fabrication.
Photo: the artist
Pam Gaunt – Lakeland SHS
Powder coated panels returned to Artcom.
Photo: the artist
Pam Gaunt – Lakeland SHS
Installation of LEDs by Light Application
Photo: the artist

Pattern & Porosity: Installation in progress 

Pam Gaunt – Lakeland SHS
View of portal frame prior to installation.
Photo: the artist.
Pam Gaunt – Lakeland SHS
On site – installation-in-progress.
Photo: the artist. 
Pam Gaunt – Lakeland SHS
On site – installation-in-progress.
Photo: the artist. 
Pam Gaunt – Lakeland SHS
On site – installation-in-progress.
Photo: the artist. 
Pam Gaunt – Lakeland SHS
On site – installation-in-progress.
Photo: the artist. 
Pam Gaunt – Lakeland SHS
On site – installation-in-progress.
Photo: the artist.  

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