Jimmy Melrose Memorial

The Rhythm sculpture is thought to be Glenelg first public artwork commissioned by the City of Glenelg in 1978. This artwork is iconic to Glenelg and many people feel a connection with the piece. Johns said, “I feel that the sculpture remains an important work of mine: two waves intersect, creating a 3D form. This is a conceptual notion I have used extensively in my career and Rhythm was the first permanent work in which it was used”

This sculpture was made as a symbol of love and is installed in a site that features the Glenelg Town Hall and the stunning foreshore at Glenelg. The Big Red Heart encourages people to spread love daily to make someone’s day a brighter day and regularly appears on people’s social media.

This memorial honours the deeds and sacrifice of war service animals. The large photographic image of Members of the 10^th Battalion exercising their horses at Glenelg Beach in 1915 and is a fitting reminder of the important, selfless and loyal contribution animals made during times of conflict for our nation.