Thursday, 25 April 2013

Anzac Memorial, Sacrifice

"Sacrifice" is a sculpture located inside the Anzac Memorial in Hyde Park. It was created by Rayner Hoff as the central motif of the memorial’s design, symbolising the spirit of courage, endurance and sacrifice. It depicts a body of a young Anzac soldier lying over a shield and sword.The ANZAC memorial was opened in 1934 as a permanent memorial to those from New South Wales who served in The Great War 1914 - 1918.  Today in Australia and New Zealand is Anzac Day, commemorating the anniversary of the landing of the Australians and New Zealanders at Anzac Cove, Gallipoli, Turkey in 1915.
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13 comments:

  1. Fun60Thursday, 25 April 2013 at 05:48:00 GMT+10

    What an evocative sculpture. Gallipoli was such a terrible battle with so many Australians and New Zealanders losing their lives. I didn't realise the significance of the date of Anzac Day until I read your post.

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  2. NonnieThursday, 25 April 2013 at 08:31:00 GMT+10

    what a strong statement this sculpture portrays! I'd wager that nearly all countries have war memorials, a sad statement about us humans.

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  3. HelsThursday, 25 April 2013 at 11:15:00 GMT+10

    I agree that this is a very strongly designed piece of sculpture. And it is in a great location.

    But I am not sure about the crucifix theme. Millions of people died because of (or despite) them being Jewish, Islamic, Buddhist or simply non-Christian. So perhaps tragic sacrifice and mass death could be memorialised more universally.

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    1. JimThursday, 25 April 2013 at 22:14:00 GMT+10

      I guess they didn't consider creating something more universal or inclusive back then.

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  4. UnknownThursday, 25 April 2013 at 14:30:00 GMT+10

    This is a very moving memorial and the symbolism is very appropriate.

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  5. JoeThursday, 25 April 2013 at 17:03:00 GMT+10

    A truly magnificent sculpture.

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  6. PerthDailyPhotoFriday, 26 April 2013 at 02:32:00 GMT+10

    It sure is a dramatic piece Jim, beautifully detailed shot here.

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  7. Emily TaylorFriday, 31 May 2013 at 11:56:00 GMT+10

    Awesome & Great..........


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  8. TomokoSunday, 1 June 2014 at 00:21:00 GMT+10

    What a great sculpture! There is so much movement!
    I am wondering where you were when snapping the sculpture?

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    1. JimSunday, 1 June 2014 at 07:34:00 GMT+10

      There is a balcony above which allows visitors to look down into the 'Hall of Silence' where this sculpture is the central motif.

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  9. PaulineSunday, 1 June 2014 at 08:52:00 GMT+10

    What a powerful and beautiful sculpture. Magnificent!

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  10. BarbSunday, 1 June 2014 at 15:29:00 GMT+10

    I hadn't seen this sculpture before and that is great photo of it. I am familiar with ANZAC Day, though.

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  11. DawnTreaderWednesday, 4 June 2014 at 01:25:00 GMT+10

    Quite expressive!

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