“e.v.a” 2020. Morphettville Sports and Community Centre by Michael Kutschbach. Image credit: Sam Noonan Photography. Commissioned by City of Marion
The public artwork screen created by South Australian artist Michael Kutschbach in 2020 titled e.v.a., at Morphettville Sports & Community Club, represents a sense of place. Inspired by recollections of childhood memories, Michael holidayed at his aunt Eva's home in Morphettville and lived with her family during the long summer holidays. Eva was a local primary school teacher and engaged member of the community in the late 1950's to early 1960's. The artwork proposes to introduce a new sensory experience to the area - experiences gained through connections to the site, a place of gathering for sport, recreation and social events, or simply driving past and providing a reference point on a journey. The visuals and tactility of the artwork from the materials, colours, patterns, compositions and textures, invites the viewer to come up close, engage, explore the work and create their own memories.