Historical information

'Document Pathway' was commissioned for the entrance of the new Administration Building at Mount Helen. The University of Ballarat was renamed Federation University Australia on 01 January 2014.

This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 1000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.

Physical description

In 1993 Iain Reid wrote:
"Document Pathway"
Celebrating the presence of the University of Ballarat.
The composition based on the proportions of a document.
The document serves as a vehicle transmitting knowledge. Boarders of the document contain a structured pathway. It is solid in its base and growing aspiring to new levels and understanding.
Marks on teh painting reflect an interest in Chaos theory. Through research random order is understood via measured knowledge.
Surrounding the inner document lays the resource. A world to explore and enhance through knowledge.
The surface of the painting investigates the aerial landscape placing the University of Ballarat within a physical location. The geometric structure demonstrating a peopled landscape where ideas create form.