Hyde Park, war memorial
This war memorial is on the western side of Hyde Park South near Elizabeth Street "Yininmadyemi - Thou didst let fall" is an artwork by Aboriginal artist Tony Albert to acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men and women who served in Australia's military. The 2015 artwork is composed of four standing bullets and three fallen shells. The bullet is a universal signifier for conflict. The arrangement of the bullets, with some standing and some fallen, represents those who survived and those who were sacrificed.
It is good to see an Anzac Day post with a bit of a difference. There is a lot more to the day than ninety year old diggers.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Andrew. This memorial has stirred up some controversy since it was installed last year but it certainly is different.
DeleteIt works as far as I'm concerned.
ReplyDeleteInteresting and effective symbolism.
ReplyDeleteGreat photo and quite the war memorial ~
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Interesting sculpture. Never have seen that sort before.
ReplyDeleteAn interesting memorial.
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I feel a little tinge of sadness at this memorial.
ReplyDeleteMost interesting sculpture. I've never heard of it so thank you for sharing. Greetings Jo
ReplyDeleteI think it is a fine sculpture and how it honours the contribution made by the individuals.
ReplyDeleteIt is a sculpture that makes you think.
ReplyDeleteWell, I can certainly see how this memorial might have a controversial side, but I think it is a powerful, meaningful statement. Most memorials honor the dead, while this one also honors those who lived to return home with all of the physical, emotional and psychological scars that war inflicts on the living. Very nice image and very powerful memorial. Have a blessed day.
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting and powerful memorial!
ReplyDeleteVery powerful message! Arianna
ReplyDeleteThis is probably one of the most interesting war memorials I have ever seen. What symbolism.
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