Moomba float chook (white) 2011

CORDELL, Darryl (designer); INGLETON, Maudie (carving); JONES, Patrick (painting)

Registration number

1613122

Artist/maker

CORDELL, Darryl (designer); INGLETON, Maudie (carving); JONES, Patrick (painting)

Title

Moomba float chook (white)

Production date

2011

Medium

polystyrene

Dimensions (H x W x D)

48 x 25 x 32 cm

Credit line

City of Melbourne Art and Heritage Collection

Keywords

Moomba parade, 2011, chicken, September - The Royal Show Float, Darryl Cordell, Maudie Ingleton, Patrick Jones

Summary

Since 1955, Moomba has been a fixture on Melbourne's social calendar, taking place each Labour Day weekend. The parade along the city's central artery – often a site for shared social expression – has been key to the festival's enduring popularity. In the early years, extravagant floats and participants showcased the city's commercial interests and wealth, also revealing the festival's roots. But the procession soon shifted gear, with colourful floats and costumed participants also representing cultural, social and community groups. This carved and painted polystyrene chook was made for the 2011 Moomba parade, for the 'September – the Royal Show' float. The design is by Darryl Cordell; carving by Maudie Ingleton; and painting by Patrick Jones.