Amanda was the City of Sydney Assistant Curator of Public Art for the Sydney Sculpture Walk program and other new artworks being commissioned as major City of Sydney initiatives in the lead up to the 2000 Olympic Games and 2001 Centenary of Federation.

Viva Voce by Debra Phillips was an installation of sculptural forms, a series of white marble boxes resembling soapboxes and a bright red steel ladder. These elements were placed throughout The Domain in the vicinity of the original Speakers Corner, in order to reflect upon and commemorate the history of democracy and free speech at the site and the importance of public debate today. The red ladder was etched with the words Speak, Ponder, Listen, Heckle, Question…as invitations to the general public to interact with the artwork and participate.

The Sydney Sculpture Walk consists of ten permanent public artworks by international and Australian artists throughout Sydney's CBD, East Circular Quay, the Royal Botanic Gardens and The Domain. Amanda worked closely with esteemed Curator, Sally Couacaud and each of the artists to develop, project manage and realise the public art program that address historical and cultural aspects of the many high profile and beautiful sites throughout the CBD in which they are housed. Originally commissioned for ten years, Viva Voce formed part of the City of Sydney’s Sydney Sculpture Walk and public art collection for nearly 20 years.

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