Wellington Park Court Artwork – East Perth, Western Australia
At Wellington Park in East Perth, sport, art and landscape come together in a bold public space designed to be experienced from every angle.
This large-scale court artwork was created for the City of Perth, transforming the recreational space into a vibrant landmark inspired by the site’s natural history. The design references the wetlands that once existed along Wellington Street before the area was developed, bringing the memory of the natural landscape back into the modern urban environment through colour, movement and form.
Sweeping curves, layered shapes and strong colour blocking flow across the court surface, creating an abstract interpretation of water, land and connection. Viewed from above, the artwork reveals itself as a striking composition. At ground level, it becomes an immersive space for play, movement and community interaction.
A Surface Designed for Performance
Beyond the visual impact, the project required a durable coating system capable of performing in a demanding outdoor environment while delivering sharp colour definition across a large-scale painted surface.
The court was mechanically prepared, etched, and primed before being coated with NuCourt RollCoat, NuTech’s acrylic sports surface coating designed specifically for basketball courts, multi-use play spaces, and recreational environments.
The scale of the artwork required approximately 24 x 15L pails, with every section carefully mapped and applied to bring the final concept to life.
NuCourt RollCoat was selected for its:
- Excellent adhesion to prepared concrete surfaces
- Durable finish suited to outdoor recreation zones
- UV stability and colour retention
- Slip-resistant performance for sporting applications
- Ability to deliver clean, vibrant colour across complex custom designs
Where Art Meets Community
Projects like Wellington Park show how a sports court can become more than just a place to play. It can become part of a neighbourhood’s identity.
By combining creative design with high-performance surface coatings, this project delivers both function and visual impact, creating a public space that feels energetic, memorable and uniquely connected to its location.
From above or at ground level, the result is a standout example of how colour can transform recreational spaces into something truly engaging for the wider community.
View the project time-lapse video here. Via official perth.wa.gov.au
Project Credits
This project was made possible by the creative vision of the court artwork, which draws inspiration from the historic wetlands that once shaped the East Perth landscape.
Artwork concept and installation by Chris Nixon / Nixon Creative.
Chris’s design reimagines the site’s pre-colonial wetland environment through colour, movement and form, transforming the court into a space that connects recreation, art and place.
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