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Last updated on - October 5, 2005
Waller's "Prometheus" is significant at the Regional level. Until his death in 1972, Waller was a highly-esteemed creator of large-scale decorative schemes (stained glass, mural and Mosaic) for major public and ecclesiastical buildings. However, the peak of his celebrity occurred during the thirties, forties and fifties. It was then that his Deco-inspired style of mythologising and streamlined figuration crystallised as a popular idiom for works of public art. With its sense of Utopian aspiration, "Prometheus" symbolises - appropriately enough for the State Electricity Commission - fire, earth, water and the release of energy. Waller's towering male figure fairly exudes raw, unassailable energy in a confident display that clearly augers well for the success and prosperity of the commissioning instrumentality.
"Prometheus" is amongst Waller's most schematic and stylised mosaics. It effectively commands the foyer area of Monash House and is very convincing in a formal sense, although by 1967, Waller's idiom might well appear to be held over from another, earlier era of artistic experiment.
Waller believed that mosaics incorporated within an architectural setting reflect and are linked to the everyday life of the people who come into contact with the work. "Prometheus" typifies Waller's concept of uniting the individual viewer with a sense of this "Higher self" - a goal that is consistent with the artist's personal commitment to the ideals of Utopian Socialism.
Classified: 19/05/1993 |
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| 26 Mar 2001 |
| Demolition of part of the building (south annexe) |
| (Source: Melbourne Council, reference no: TPM-2001-11) |
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| 24 Apr 2003 |
| Alterations to shopfront and signage |
| (Source: Melbourne Council, reference no: TP-2003-342) |
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| 18 Jun 2003 |
| Shopfront alterations and business identification sign in accordance with the attached endorsed plans (sheets 1-6) |
| (Source: Melbourne Council, reference no: TP-2003-548) |
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| 19 Jun 2003 |
| Erection of three internally illuminated business identification signs in accordance with the attached endorsed plans (sheets 1-5) |
| (Source: Melbourne Council, reference no: TP-2003-562) |
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| 11 Jul 2003 |
| Erection of car park signs in accordance with the endorsed plans |
| (Source: Melbourne Council, reference no: TP-2003-635) |
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| 01 Aug 2003 |
| Erection of business identification signs and installation of a shopfront in accordance with the attached endorsed plans (sheets 1-6) |
| (Source: Melbourne Council, reference no: TP-2003-718) |
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| 06 Aug 2003 |
| Erection of business identification signage in accordance with the attached endorsed plans (sheets 1-5) |
| (Source: Melbourne Council, reference no: TP-2003-736) |
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| 08 Oct 2003 |
| Alterations to shopfront and erection of an illuminated business identification sign in accordance with the attached endorsed plans (sheets 1-4) |
| (Source: Melbourne Council, reference no: TP-2003-991) |
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| 13 Oct 2003 |
| Alterations to shopfront and erection of signage in accordance with the attached endorsed plans (sheets 1-9) |
| (Source: Melbourne Council, reference no: TP-2003-1003) |
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| 12 Dec 2003 |
| Erection of an internally illuminated under awning sign in accordance with the attached endorsed plans (sheets 1-3) |
| (Source: Melbourne Council, reference no: TP-2003-1247) |
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| 15 Mar 2004 |
| The erection of an internally illuminated under awning sign in accordance with the attached endorsed plan |
| (Source: Melbourne Council, reference no: TP-2004-241) |
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| 17 Aug 2004 |
| Erection of an internally illuminated sign in accordance with the attached endorsed plans (sheets 1-2) |
| (Source: Melbourne Council, reference no: TP-2004-814) |
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| 23 Nov 2004 |
| Erection of high wall business identification sign in accordance with the attached endorsed plans (sheets 1-3) |
| (Source: Melbourne Council, reference no: TP-2004-1185) |
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| 21 Apr 2005 |
| Alterations and additions to the existing building for the construction of four additional levels for use as a commercial car park and child care centre in accordance with the attached endorsed plans (sheets 1 to 12 of 12) |
| (Source: Melbourne Council, reference no: TP-2005-364) |
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| 25 May 2005 |
| Installation of umbrellas and screens to the air-conditioning units on the level 2 terrace in accordance with the attached endorsed plans (sheets 1-7) |
| (Source: Melbourne Council, reference no: TP-2005-495) |
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| 22 Aug 2005 |
| First floor balcony (partly enclosed) to the existing building in accordance with the attached endorsed plans (sheet 1 of 1) |
| (Source: Melbourne Council, reference no: TP-2005-784) |
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| 02 Sep 2005 |
| Erection of external signage |
| (Source: Melbourne Council, reference no: TP-2005-857) |
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| 08 Mar 2006 |
| Alterations and additions to the existing building for the construction of four additional levels for use as a commercial car park and child care centre in accordance with the attached endorsed plans (sheets 1 to 12 of 12) |
| (Source: Melbourne Council, reference no: TP-2005-364/A) |
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| 30 May 2007 |
| Construction of handrails on north elevation of building |
| (Source: Melbourne Council, reference no: TP-2007-466) |
