
Public Art Restoration 2025: Man Lifting Cow 2016
24 April 2025A bold icon returns to brilliance.
John Kelly’s Man Lifting Cow 2016, a landmark sculpture unveiled in central Sunshine in 2016, has been meticulously restored—reviving the artist’s original vision and aligning it with his internationally celebrated cow sculptures in London, Paris, and Melbourne Docklands.
Paying homage to the West’s agricultural legacy and a personal tribute to Kelly’s father—who worked at the Mountain View quarries along the Maribyrnong River—the work continues to anchor a deep cultural narrative in the heart of the community.
Restoration and fabrication by Fundere Fine Art Foundry, ensuring this beloved piece endures for generations.
🎥 Video courtesy of Creative Brimbank
An initiative of Brimbank City Council, Creative Brimbank celebrates the power of art to connect, inspire and transform community.