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INFINITY 2023
Three intertwined rings; their perpetual cascade only transfixed by an unmoving basalt core. Just as atoms are constantly moving and experience the infinite ebb and flow of the universe’s electromagnetic forces, so too does ‘Infinity’. The basalt centre seems to attract the humming outer shell through its ferromagnetic properties, and through this, creates a positively charged experience for the viewer. The flow of the surrounding land and the powerful presence of “Moon Mountain” inspired the creation of this piece. Aiming to be a reflection of its environment, ‘Infinity’ stands as a striking expression of the infinite state of the universe and everything.
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Temporal 2023
“Temporal,” explores the intricate convergence of gravitational mass in space and time. The stone on top represents a water droplet at the moment after a stone’s impact. The steel mesh, gracefully fashioned with a curved contour, symbolises the force of gravity. Its mesh-like openness beckons viewers to contemplate the unseen forces of our universe. Ultimately, this sculpture serves as a meditation on the fleeting essence of our existence within the fabric of the cosmos, where gravity, the foundation of it all, molds not only our physical world but also our perception of reality.
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Trinity Eterna 2025
A series of three ginger flower sculptures, each standing as a powerful symbol of love, devotion, and eternity. Crafted from repurposed farm plough discs, they celebrate Ron's love for the ginger flower and Lynn's connection to her farming roots. The sculptures represent different aspects of their shared journey - love, devotion, and eternity. Together, they stand as a testament to the strength and unity of their relationship, transforming weathered materials into a timeless expression of commitment and Growth.
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Trampled 2024
"Trampled" explores the relationship between humans and their impact on nature. By transforming recycled trampolines into a playful organic form enclosing coral-shaped voids, the artist illustrates how humans often regard fragile coral reefs as purely their playground. The recycled trampoline, once a toy, now symbolizes human obliviousness, juxtaposed against the delicate forms of coral. It challenges viewers to reflect on our relationship with the environment, reminding us of the damage that can be caused by our actions. "Trampled" invites contemplation: on playfulness, and on fragility.
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Confluence 2024
Confluence" embodies the powerful intersection of natural forces, represented by two crescent forms converging like waves in a rough ocean. At their centre, a suspended volcanic pumice rock symbolising the earth’s transformative beauty, emerging from chaos. The sculpture captures a moment of unity, where elemental energies collide, creating something greater than their individual parts. It reflects the delicate balance within the natural world, reminding us of the powerful, often unseen, forces that shape our environment. "Confluence" celebrates this intersection, inviting contemplation of the earth's raw, yet harmonious, energy.
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Expansion 2022
Organic lines are prevalent throughout nature, bending the rivers and shaping the rock; however, it is human nature to create sharp, angular lines. This piece comments on the linear expansion of modern society, with organic life at its heart. Curved steel runs along the surface of the stone before branching out into geometric forms. It is this geometric structure that in turn holds up the heart of the work. The stone represents the primitive roots of our society that are bound in place by the modern architecture that surrounds.
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Bunya Nut Finn Cossar & Miles Allen 2021
The bunya nut was, and still is an important food for First Nations people who travelled from a wide geographical area each year to gather, celebrate and conduct an array of business. The old railway pins kept rail and tram lines in place. These transport lines were significant in ensuring the growing region was able to bring goods into the community and send produce to markets in other regions. This artwork recognises the significance of Nambour as a place where all people have gathered and traded, bringing history alive in our contemporary community.
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Equilibrium 2024
A mysterious form emerges, seamlessly blending natural stone with industrial steel, Inviting reflection on the tension between the organic and the artificial This delicate balance of materials symbolises our
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Monts Of Montville 2024
The Mont creature had its humble beginnings as a ground-growing mushroom, thriving throughout Russell Family Park and the forests of Montville. After many years of the mushroom being eaten by the diverse wildlife and attacked by the night-hunting birdlife, The Mont began to rapidly evolve. It grew finger like appendages and joints that could bend. One night the very first Mont of Montville sprung out of the ground and ran. out of the forest onto the streets of Montville, where the timid wildlife would not dare follow. So, if you see a Mont on the streets today give it a pat and take a photo with it, because it might just run away by tomorrow.
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Mt Beerwah 2023
The sculpture is a tribute to the beauty and character of Mt Beerwah and recognition of Beerwah’s history and connection to the natural environment and Mount Beerwah’s central role in the towns identity. The use of welded chain as the medium for the artwork is a recognition of the impacts and legacy it had on the environment and history of the region.
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Among Giants 2023
Perched on the edge of the Blackall Range, Among Giants, showcases a large volcanic stone suspended in a metal sling, hurling it towards the coastal view. Birthed from a land filled with stories of ancient gods and clashing warriors that have shaped the features of the landscape across centuries. This artwork encourages the imagination of the viewer and magnifies the influential power of the land through the power of storytelling.
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Hex Nut Hive 2022
Bees are an amazing part of Australia’s ecosystem with hundreds of different species helping to pollinate a diversity of plants. Thousands of nuts and bolts have been recycled to create this glowing hive. The bright golden colors emanating from within symbolise life and growth. The intracity of the structure and its form resemble the organic construction that occurs in nature. The nuts and bolts not only serve as the main structure to the hive, but symbolically remind us about the importance of bees to the fabric of our precious earth.
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Cocoon 2022
‘Cocoon’ represents the transformative power of change, encapsulating the essence of metamorphosis within the intricate fusion of metal and stone. An abstraction of a cocoon, it symbolises the sanctuary where profound transformations occur. The heart, embodied by the central stone, radiates with the potential for growth and rebirth. The surrounding metal serves as a protective embrace, safeguarding the delicate process of evolution. In this work, I explore the beauty that emerges from the courage to embark on new journeys, reminding us that within the cocoon of change lies the possibility to emerge as something magnificent, allowing our spirits to soar and embrace the wonders of transformation.
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Tree of Quarter 2024
In a serene garden, "Tree of Quarter Life" stands, a metal sculpture embodying the Fibonacci sequence's grace. Its branches twist, echoing nature's order. Volcanic river stones, symbolizing foliage, nestle within, shaped by earths fiery hand. Guided by sacred geometry, their placement evokes interconnectedness. Ponder creation's eternal rhythm. Geometry transcends language, revealing universal truths. It beckons reverence for geometry's ancient wisdom, urging us to embrace the universe's beauty and harmony.
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Sound of Earth 2023
‘Sound of Earth’ sits upon a stone, picking up its surface and transforming its vibrations into sound. The stone becomes a voice, speaking through the artistry of the Earth's sound. showcasing the beauty in the raw and organic sounds of the planet. Bringing attention to the unseen rhythms and patterns in our environment invites us to reflect on our relationship with the world around us. This sculpture is a tribute to the power and poetry of the Earth's voice, reminding us of its timeless presence and enduring influence.
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Fragility of Fibonacci 2021
Fragility of Fibonacci brings to light the delicacy of life on this planet. The balancing sculpture is constructed including two Fibonacci sequences, which is the mathematical sequence to natures biological code - it encompasses nearly everything within the earth and the universe. The significance of the three stones represent time and the reality that there is a beginning, middle and end to our existence. Ultimately, the two crucial aspects of this work balance on one pivotal point - expressing the Fragility of Fibonacci.
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ATOM FeSiO 2022
Atoms are a fundamental piece of the universe in which we live. They make up every piece of matter including the elements within this sculpture. Iron bars have been manipulated and curved with stones suspended on each end – bringing balance to the sculpture. Oxidized metal contrasts and compliments the natural stone, and a with low gravitational balance, the sculpture exists in harmony.
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Core 2021
The artist's core is fed by the works that it forms, the mind is at rest, dulled are the thoughts in swarms. Buckling bones barely get the rest they deserve, not until the steel is bent and delightful to observe. On a voyage of creation, an expedition spent alone, the body that creates in metal and the mind that buzzes in stone.
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Mineral Greed 2021
Sizzling out of the stone is rare earth minerals, with a warm destructive light manifesting the inevitable end. Colder winters and hotter summers bring more and more breaking stories, but they remain that… stories. This mineral-rich stone is at breaking point, spewing out all that it has, both beautiful but unprofitable. Manipulated molten metal with carved granite stone.