This is one of the life-size caricatures located in a narrow laneway known as Suez Canal, at The Rocks. Constructed in the late 19th century, this laneway runs between George Street and Harrington Street, with the name supposedly a pun on "sewers canal". The backlit sculptures glow at night and depict the people who frequented the area in the late 19th century who were involved in prostitution, slavery and opium.
Linked to: Weekend Reflections
I know we had as many prostitutes as any other port city, and the same opium... but slavery?
ReplyDeleteHels
Slavery includes people forced to work for wages significantly below what the labour was valued on the market.
DeleteOi, not sure I'd like to walk there alone at night, even if the figures ARE caricatures.
ReplyDeleteAn original way to present history, though.
Beautiful, but I imagine the place feels creepy.
ReplyDeleteWell captured, Jim
ReplyDeleteI like this variation on street art - a clever idea
Very cool!
ReplyDeleteIt is a creative way to present history- even the unsavoury aspects of history.
ReplyDeleteWow....interesting art....and photo!
ReplyDeleteThat is simply fascinating!!
ReplyDeleteI didn't know they lit up at night. Spooky!
ReplyDeleteHmmm, only the best company, Jim! ;-)
ReplyDeleteMany thanks for joining the Saturday Silhouettes meme.