In November 2006, Elemental invited experienced, contemporary artists to conceive a bold public artwork for the Rose Garden site. Submissions needed to be permanent and consider how the artwork could provide a sensitive response to both users and the landscape creating a safe and welcoming area for visitors visiting the site.

In December 2006, three artists were short listed by the Elemental Selection Panel to develop final design proposals for a new public artwork at the riverside Rose Garden site:

• Ekkehard Altenburger
• Paul Cocksedge Studio
• Ziggy Pawlikowski

Interviews took place in February 2007 and Ekkehard Altenburger won the commission with a piece titled 'Morning Thoughts'.  Click on the 'Artist Diary' page to find out how the commission is progressing.