Year: 2026
Title: Home Under My Feet and Bells in My Ears
Commissioned by: Scape
Curatorial: Vital Commons
Artist: Monica Rani Rudhar
Design Development & Project Delivery: Studio.McKeon
Photos: Phillip Huynh
Foundry Services: Crawfords Casting
Lighting Design: Electrolight
Title: Home Under My Feet and Bells in My Ears
Commissioned by: Scape
Curatorial: Vital Commons
Artist: Monica Rani Rudhar
Design Development & Project Delivery: Studio.McKeon
Photos: Phillip Huynh
Foundry Services: Crawfords Casting
Lighting Design: Electrolight
Supporting an Artist's First Monumental Work
Home Under My Feet and Bells in My Ears marked a significant milestone in Monica Rani Rudhar's practice, representing one of her first permanent public artworks at a monumental scale. Studio.McKeon was engaged to support the artist, curators and client throughout the journey from concept development to final installation, helping translate a deeply personal artistic vision into a permanent public artwork.
Home Under My Feet and Bells in My Ears marked a significant milestone in Monica Rani Rudhar's practice, representing one of her first permanent public artworks at a monumental scale. Studio.McKeon was engaged to support the artist, curators and client throughout the journey from concept development to final installation, helping translate a deeply personal artistic vision into a permanent public artwork.
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Collaborative Design Development
Working closely with Monica Rani Rudhar and curators Bethan and Josephine of Vital Commons, the project evolved through a collaborative and iterative design process. The role of Studio.McKeon was not to redefine the artwork, but to provide a framework that allowed the artist to confidently explore scale, materiality and construction while maintaining the integrity of the original concept.
Working closely with Monica Rani Rudhar and curators Bethan and Josephine of Vital Commons, the project evolved through a collaborative and iterative design process. The role of Studio.McKeon was not to redefine the artwork, but to provide a framework that allowed the artist to confidently explore scale, materiality and construction while maintaining the integrity of the original concept.
Translating Craft into Monumentality
The suspended bronze installation began as hand-crafted terracotta forms inspired by the traditional South Asian Jhumka earring. Through ongoing collaboration with specialist foundry partners, these intimate handmade objects were transformed into a permanent architectural-scale artwork. Studio.McKeon coordinated design development, fabrication reviews and technical problem solving to ensure the final outcome retained the character and delicacy of the original forms.
The suspended bronze installation began as hand-crafted terracotta forms inspired by the traditional South Asian Jhumka earring. Through ongoing collaboration with specialist foundry partners, these intimate handmade objects were transformed into a permanent architectural-scale artwork. Studio.McKeon coordinated design development, fabrication reviews and technical problem solving to ensure the final outcome retained the character and delicacy of the original forms.
Procurement and Project Delivery
A key component of the project was managing procurement, fabrication and stakeholder coordination across multiple specialist suppliers. Studio.McKeon acted as the link between artist, client, curators, consultants and fabricators, balancing creative ambition with programme, budget and construction requirements. This approach ensured resources were directed toward the areas that would deliver the greatest impact for the public experience.
A key component of the project was managing procurement, fabrication and stakeholder coordination across multiple specialist suppliers. Studio.McKeon acted as the link between artist, client, curators, consultants and fabricators, balancing creative ambition with programme, budget and construction requirements. This approach ensured resources were directed toward the areas that would deliver the greatest impact for the public experience.
Installation and Integration
The installation phase required close coordination between trades, consultants and fabricators to seamlessly integrate the artwork within the built environment. From structural considerations through to lighting integration and final commissioning, Studio.McKeon oversaw delivery on site to ensure the completed work aligned with both the artist's vision and the expectations of the client team.
The installation phase required close coordination between trades, consultants and fabricators to seamlessly integrate the artwork within the built environment. From structural considerations through to lighting integration and final commissioning, Studio.McKeon oversaw delivery on site to ensure the completed work aligned with both the artist's vision and the expectations of the client team.
A Lasting Cultural Welcome
The completed artwork combines a suspended bronze sculpture with a permanent rangoli-inspired floor installation, creating a welcoming gesture within the space. Drawing upon themes of migration, cultural memory and belonging, the work reflects Monica Rani Rudhar's exploration of identity while providing a meaningful point of connection for the diverse communities of Randwick.
The completed artwork combines a suspended bronze sculpture with a permanent rangoli-inspired floor installation, creating a welcoming gesture within the space. Drawing upon themes of migration, cultural memory and belonging, the work reflects Monica Rani Rudhar's exploration of identity while providing a meaningful point of connection for the diverse communities of Randwick.
