We are away at the moment, so I have gone back in time to another trip earlier in the year.
We visited the National Arboretum in Canberra for the first time in April and it was stunning.
Not only are the mass plantings inspired; but the discovery of art and sculpture in between and around the corner and on top of hills was a real delight.
As you enter the building, these great walls of rock are interrupted with lovey etched corten steel panels.
Atop a hill you find Nest III by Richard Moffatt.
On the hand rails at the lookout are all these beautifully etched plant images.
My real favourite - wide brown land by Marcus Tatton, Chris Viney and Futago.
Each word amazingly wrought in a single line of twisted steel.
A calligraphic ribbon...
We visited the National Arboretum in Canberra for the first time in April and it was stunning.
Not only are the mass plantings inspired; but the discovery of art and sculpture in between and around the corner and on top of hills was a real delight.
As you enter the building, these great walls of rock are interrupted with lovey etched corten steel panels.
Atop a hill you find Nest III by Richard Moffatt.
On the hand rails at the lookout are all these beautifully etched plant images.
My real favourite - wide brown land by Marcus Tatton, Chris Viney and Futago.
Each word amazingly wrought in a single line of twisted steel.
A calligraphic ribbon...
Wow! that is calligraphy on the grand scale Fiona! and I love bound rocks, have you seen Ballast Point Park in Birchgrove ?
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one of the best transformations of an industrial site I have ever seen!
Wow Mo - that is stunning! I enjoyed my wander though the park; great result. I think you would love the arboretum...
DeleteWhat an amazing thing that steel calligraphy! Seeing it through your eyes brings a new kind of appreciation to me. Though, the fact that they are each made from just one piece of twisted steel is pretty astonishing.
ReplyDeleteIsn't it fabulous Valerianna? I love the strength yet ribbon-like quality of the work...and oh the words. Go well.
Deleterichard is an old school mate (go bega high!) --- and still a fabbo mate -- he eschews all the arty world blerrrrghness and just does his own thing... including not making sculptures because he's enjoying building shed-like structures for others at the moment.... fabulous guy. love him to bits
ReplyDeleteIt was such a great find Ronnie - perched majestically upon the ridge line...he sounds like a great guy. Go well.
DeleteNo surprises to find you drawn to those words. Love the description of them being like calligraphic ribbon.
ReplyDeleteThey were my favourite of all Lesley, just made my heart sing!
DeleteWhat a delight! The sculptures are amazing, but, like you, it's the calligraphy that takes my breath away. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteIt was such a wonderful discovery J - I love finding calligraphy in all sorts of places, and these were just so beautiful - sigh. Go well.
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