Woman in Jumpsuit by Linda Marrinon
Linda Marrinon’s Woman in Jumpsuit is now on display in Felicity Park outside Caloundra Regional Gallery. On loan from the National Gallery of Australia through the Sharing the National Collection program, this vibrant sculpture brings national art to the Sunshine Coast.
Caloundra Regional Gallery is celebrating with a remarkable addition to the Sunshine Coast’s cultural landscape. Woman in Jumpsuit, a striking bronze sculpture by acclaimed Australian artist Linda Marrinon, is now on display in Felicity Park, just outside the gallery and opposite the Library+ building. Painted in soft pastel yellow and pink, this large-scale work is Marrinon’s biggest sculpture to date and is sure to capture attention and spark conversation.
The sculpture has been loaned to the gallery for two years at no cost through the Albanese Government’s Sharing the National Collection program, which brings significant works from the National Gallery of Australia to regional communities. Previously located in the National Gallery’s Sculpture Garden beside Lake Burley Griffin in Canberra, Woman in Jumpsuit now stands proudly in Caloundra's Felicity Park, offering locals and visitors the chance to experience national art close to home.
Linda Marrinon is widely recognised for her sharp wit, feminist perspective and thoughtful dialogue with art history. Blending classical influence with a contemporary edge, her sculptures achieve a balance of elegance and quiet provocation. Represented in major collections nationwide, Marrinon continues to be an important voice in Australian art, and this long-term loan reflects an ongoing commitment to making the work of leading Australian women artists accessible to regional audiences.
Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli said the arrival of Marrinon’s work is a milestone for the region:
“We’re honoured and excited to welcome this extraordinary sculpture to the region. Its arrival, timed with the 25th anniversary of Caloundra Regional Gallery, is a powerful symbol of our region’s growing cultural vibrancy.”
Minister for the Arts, Tony Burke highlighted the importance of the program:
“Our Sharing the National Collection program has given regional audiences a chance to see things that normally don’t make it out beyond our major cities.”
Director of the National Gallery, Dr Nick Mitzevich, said the loan provides more access to the work of Australian artists:
“Through the Sharing the National Collection program, the National Gallery continues the work of Know My Name. Sharing art by leading Australian women artists with regional communities.
“Linda Marrinon’s sculptural works are informed by wit, feminism and a deep engagement with art history. The National Gallery is pleased to partner with Caloundra Regional Gallery, bringing Marrinon’s largest work to date to the Sunshine Coast for the next two years.”
These works of art are on long-term loan from the National Gallery of Australia with support from the Australian Government as part of the Sharing the National Collection. #artacrossaustralia
