Kullas Incubator

Wallsend Brickworks was founded in the 1890’s by a “small syndicate of local gentleman of an enterprising turn of mind.” (Newcastle Morning Herald 1 June 1891) The Wallsend Brickworks included a quarry and brickmaking facilities where coal was extracted onsite to fire the brick furnaces that operated from 1891 to 1977. The last buildings were demolished in 1993. Tim Spellman’s design was selected from several proposals for its unique interpretation of the industrial heritage of the Brickworks. Made of brick segments, Kullas Incubator reflects the original buildings and brick kilns of the site. The sculpture was incorporated into the remediation of the site into parkland which serves as a sanctuary for bird life and people.

Map No: 43

Name: Kullas Incubator 2005

Artist: Tim Spelman

Material: Brick and concrete

Location: Brickworks Park, Iranda Grove, Wallsend