DELIGHTED //

Gretha Oost
The O initiative
Published in
2 min readSep 15, 2021

Celebrating all the wins — big and small — is part of my motto 🎉.

That’s why I’m pinching myself that shortly the The O initiative will unveil a new O fountain in a very cool inner city space in Melbourne.

And oh what a dreamy space it is! Can you figure out where it might be? Here are some clues:

✨ Located in Victoria
✨ A wonderful big space of 6000 sqm
✨ Dedicated to creative studios and communal spaces.
✨ Committed to caring for art, artists and arts organisations.
✨ Situated across the former Collingwood Technical School campus.

Currently the space is home to an eclectic array of imaginative powerhouses bringing their ideas to life. Our O fountain will be keeping company with the likes of The Social Studio Organization, Arts Project Australia and Bus Projects to name a few.

A special shoutout to Marcus Westbury for his vision and leadership in bringing this vibrant place to life. We began this conversation back in 2016 when the site had just been acquired. Both our journeys have been long and winding and I’m so appreciative of the fact that it has culminated in a collaboration.

Just like a little kid, excitedly waiting to meet a new family member, I’m wondering what the art on this O fountain will look like, what will it inspire?

#publicspace #publicart #urbandesign #landscapearchitect #community #sustainable

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Gretha Oost
The O initiative

I’m a product designer, innovator, and environmental advocate dedicated to creating sustainable art projects that are both functional and beautiful.