Installed within Lobethal Bushland Park, 'Reflections of Home' stands as a sculptural tribute, honoring the resilience of the community in the wake of the 2019 Cudlee Creek bushfire. This artwork not only commemorates the past but also fosters a space for contemplation, serving as an integral element in the community's journey of recovery.

Nestled within Lobethal Bushland Park, the Reflections of Home Sculpture stands as a testament to resilience. The park, once deeply affected by the 2019 Cudlee Creek bushfire, holds immense value for the community it serves. Beyond Lobethal, it's a cherished haven for neighboring communities, offering solace and renewal.

At the heart of the Reflections of Home Sculpture lies the representation of the Black Cockatoo, a powerful emblem of the local fauna and ecosystem touched by the fires. This sculpture underscores the profound connection residents and visitors share with the hills' environment, emphasizing its significance in their lives.

Moreover, the Black Cockatoo embodies the spirit of unity that emerged in the aftermath of the fires. Like a cohesive flock, the community rallied together, lending support to one another. The sculpture captures this essence with the Black Cockatoo's dynamic posture, an upward-reaching movement reminiscent of a phoenix's rebirth. This symbolic stance signifies the remarkable strength that prevails, even in the face of vulnerability.

Crafted by the talented artists Jerome Lyons and Bec Stevens from the Cheese Factory Studio Gallery in Meadows, located in the Adelaide Hills, the Reflections of Home Sculpture carries their creative touch. Selected through a meticulous process involving a panel of dedicated community members and staff, these artists have been engaged with the project since its inception.

• In early 2020, Sascha Ferguson, a Mt Torrens resident, initiated contact with the Community Recovery Officer for the Cudlee Creek bushfire. Recognizing the potential for public art to commemorate the bushfire experience, Sascha aimed to acknowledge the community's losses and emphasize their importance.
• Over several months, Sascha and Miranda Hampton (CRO) collaborated to shape the idea, seeking input from the community recovery reference group, Lynne Griffiths (arts and cultural development officer), and other community members.
• A consultative process was designed, involving workshops to gather community feedback on the sculpture's representation. Direct consultations with community groups further refined the concept.
• A core working group collaborated to develop an artist brief and selected a handful of artists for initial concept commissions.
• A panel composed of community members and council staff chose a concept for stage two – refining the idea and producing technical drawings for Development Approval.
• The project advanced to stage 3, partnering with Adelaide Hills artist "The Cheese Factory" for creation and installation.
• Multiple installation sites were considered and discussed with the community, with Lobethal Bushland Park chosen due to its regional significance and regrowth following the bushfire.
• The Friends of Lobethal Bushland Park were consulted before confirming the park as the ultimate location.
• Community engagement was further integrated, with a sealed capsule designed within the sculpture to hold envelopes containing reflections, poetry, or symbolic items.
• Birds emerged as a recurring motif in the community's recovery journey, exemplified by the "Flocking Together" exhibition featuring art from 400 primary school students.
• The Black Cockatoo in the Reflections of Home sculpture symbolizes local wildlife impacted by the fires and the community's resilience. Its posture suggests upward movement, akin to a phoenix, embodying the community's strength amid vulnerability.
• Funding hails from the Commonwealth and South Australian Governments under disaster recovery arrangements, bolstered by support from Adelaide Hills Council resilience staff, funded by Country SA PHN and the Commonwealth government, and Adelaide Hills Council.

Featured on the capsule lid of the sculpture is the poem 'Happiness' by Dave Chapple: