This sculpture is part of The Tank Stream Fountain in Herald Square, on the corner of George Street and Alfred Street near Circular Quay. The bronze fountain was created by Stephen Walker and presented to the City of Sydney in 1981 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Sydney Morning Herald newspaper in 1831. The inscription reads: 1788: A stream flows into Sydney Cove. The European settlement of Australia begins along its sandstone banks. Soon drought strikes and storage tanks are carved from the stone, hence the name Tank Stream. The seasons pass. 1981: The tank stream fountain recalls mankind’s past dependence on this flowing stream and our links with life around this region.
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It reminds me of lichen growing on marshmallows. Not that that would ever happen.
ReplyDelete...lovely.
ReplyDeleteA unique sculpture. A beautiful way to commemorate 150 years.
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The bronze is looking good
ReplyDeleteIt's weird, I like the colour of it and the way it looks.
ReplyDeleteReally very beautiful work of art by Brons. With a beautiful history to boot.👍Greetings from Tine from the Netherlands.
ReplyDeleteUnique, for sure! Thank you for linking up.
ReplyDeleteSomething totally different, Always interested to try and figure out how artists came up with the designs
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