Monday, 13 May 2013

Botany, Sir Joseph Banks Park, mosaic

This terrace is located in Sir Joseph Banks Park, in the eastern suburb of Botany. The mosaic titled "Sir Joseph Banks' First Journey", depicts the journey of Joseph Banks, a naturalist on the expedition of the Endeavour led by James Cook that explored the eastern coast of Australia in 1770 and landed at nearby Botany Bay.
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20 comments:

  1. HelsMonday, 13 May 2013 at 09:18:00 GMT+10

    Do we know who created this lovely mosaic, and when?

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    1. JimMonday, 13 May 2013 at 23:07:00 GMT+10

      I don't know who created it but the park was created in 1988 as part of a Bicentennial project. A number of monuments were created through sponsorship provided by local companies. A plaque attributes this mosaic to Maxwell Chemicals.

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  2. JoeMonday, 13 May 2013 at 17:11:00 GMT+10

    Much planning must have gone into this mosaic wheel.

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  3. LeaMonday, 13 May 2013 at 17:34:00 GMT+10

    Beautiful!
    Have a wonderful day!
    Lea
    Lea's Menagerie

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  4. Gemma WisemanMonday, 13 May 2013 at 19:07:00 GMT+10

    Such a lovely feature! And love how it is slightly raised above ground level!

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  5. SmilingSallyMonday, 13 May 2013 at 19:14:00 GMT+10

    How intricate! Thanks for joining in to Blue Monday.

    Happy Blue Monday, Jim.

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  6. Chrissy BrandMonday, 13 May 2013 at 19:32:00 GMT+10

    Hi Jim- lovely mosaic mural- is its subject matter considered controversial- I was wondering whether some European settlers like Banks are considered to be ok, whereas others who oppressed the Aborigine population are now written out of history?

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    1. JimMonday, 13 May 2013 at 20:05:00 GMT+10

      Thanks for your comment, Chrissy. it's true that there is some controversy regarding European settlers, particularly those who oppressed the Aboriginal population. I don't think any have ever been written out of history but some become a lesson of Australia's past mistakes. Generally, early explorers like Cook and Banks are held in high regard by the general population.

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  7. MarkMonday, 13 May 2013 at 20:01:00 GMT+10

    I'm a Joe Banks fan. Great mural.

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  8. Lovable DerekMonday, 13 May 2013 at 22:05:00 GMT+10

    That's a beautiful photo that you've treated us to here - and an interesting snippet of history too. Thanks for that.

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  9. carol l mckennaMonday, 13 May 2013 at 22:08:00 GMT+10

    Wow! What a beautiful mosaic and great shot for HBM ^_^

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  10. John @ Beans and I on the LooseTuesday, 14 May 2013 at 00:37:00 GMT+10

    I always admire mosaics for all the intricate work that goes into them.

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  11. Lina GustinaTuesday, 14 May 2013 at 00:41:00 GMT+10

    Wonderful mosaic!

    http://www.1sthappyfamily.com/2013/05/a-short-visit.html

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  12. RedPatTuesday, 14 May 2013 at 02:51:00 GMT+10

    That's a super piece!

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  13. Fashion MommaTuesday, 14 May 2013 at 03:35:00 GMT+10

    Beautiful mural.

    My Blue Monday.

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  14. AnonymousTuesday, 14 May 2013 at 04:08:00 GMT+10

    That's beautiful!

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  15. cieldequimperTuesday, 14 May 2013 at 06:10:00 GMT+10

    Very cool!

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  16. Oakland Daily PhotoTuesday, 14 May 2013 at 10:25:00 GMT+10

    Not only decorative but also instructive. Can't beat that combination. Can't help but admire the intricacy and labor intensiveness of mosaics. Thanks for contributing to this week's Monday Mural.

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  17. ExploreColoradoThursday, 16 May 2013 at 06:12:00 GMT+10

    What an incredible mural. Nice find!

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  18. ErinSaturday, 18 May 2013 at 23:10:00 GMT+10

    I love compass rose murals; they're usually hard to depict in a picture, but you found a good angle.

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