I'm not too sure what this piece of metal artwork is supposed to represent, but to me it appears like something from an outer space or futuristic movie. The upturned sheets remind me of flower petals facing the sun. What do you think?
This shot taken from around the other side. This artwork is near the RACV Club in Bourke Street in the Melbourne CBD.
Edit: I received a return phone call from David at the RACV Club who informed me this piece of sculpture is called "Shadow Form III" and was created by Western Australian artist Robert Juniper.
About the artist
Robert, born in Western Australia in the wheatbelt town of Merredin in 1929 studied industrial design and commercial art at the Beckenham School of Art in England before returning home to WA. He paints, teaches art and has held many exhibitions. In 1992, he designed the coat of arms for the Commonwealth Law Courts in Perth and his artwork is held in numerous collections including the Australian National Gallery, National Gallery of Victoria, Parliament House Canberra and art galleries in WA, Queensland and NSW.
In 2011, he was made a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for services to the visual arts. You can find out more about Robert Juniper HERE.
Today's quote: At some point we’ve got to stop asking ourselves what is the meaning of everything, maybe it’s not so very important what it means. It’s probably more important what the sense of it is.. they are two very basic and different things ~ Tony Cragg
Steel Flowers is what I see.
ReplyDeleteMelbourne's my town, too, Blossom . I'm pleased to meet you here.
ReplyDeleteI expect I will sound grumpy, but good public art stops people to admire, to wonder about, to take photos, and interact with. I don't see this work in that category. I must have passed the location many times, but never noticed it.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful artwork!
ReplyDeleteHappy new week.
I like most outdoor art and this one is no exception. I see rusty Lily leaves.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great sculpture!
ReplyDeleteMy first thought was: "Tulips!"For in my front yard there are a lot of tulips flowering now!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your visit! Have a lovely new week.
I see a plant which has lost the flowers ;-)
ReplyDeleteI'm alway impressed with the fabulous street art you have in Melbourne whenever we visit your city. These metal statues are great.
ReplyDeleteEven though I'm not sure what it is supposed to be, this is interesting. I reminds me of plants reaching up toward the sun.
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Since it is Spring here--I am going to say flower petals because our flowers are just starting to show.
ReplyDeletethe yellow in my pic is a field of Daffodils. Canola will show up in late summer. Skagit Valley is the largest grower of bulbs (daffs, tulips, Iris) in the US and the fields are gorgeous. It is a late Spring so when the Tulips finally bloom I will picture them also. MB
«Louis», in a grumpy mood, will be quite pleased when artists learn to make art again rather than things no one can understand or relate to. Whatever this is, it isn't as bad as the Buren columns at Palais Royale in Paris...
ReplyDeleteI have friends living in Melbourne. It's very nice to see what a pretty city it is through your photos! Hope you had a wonderful weekend :-D
ReplyDeleteHere is a comment from the other side of the world. Had time today to look closely at your blog. I am impressed and looking forward to follow you.
ReplyDeleteHave a nice day.
Hola vieja amiga, tu ciudad luce muy bien gracias a tus fotos. saludos
ReplyDeleteThese is lovely. I like public art.
ReplyDeleteI agree. Stop asking questions and just ENJOY!
ReplyDeleteWow... What a beautiful city Melbourne is! I think it is 20 times better than Sydney. It is more fresh and clean. and have many big shopping malls. I Love Melbourne most.
ReplyDeleteInteresting sculpture!
ReplyDeleteI have a propeller on my mind. :)
Thanks for visiting.
what plant is it?
ReplyDeleteI like its balanced shape it resembles flowers or a tree.
ReplyDeleteThe artist is very creative!
ReplyDeleteI like a lot these sculpture, this kind of street art!
Léia
Hi BG! We've been out of town for a few days. Thank you so much for all of your delightful comments! Very much appreciated!
ReplyDeleteThe sculpture, I think flowers is it, but as per your last quote, perhaps what it "means" is not as important as the impression it imprints on your mind...
Always eager to learn about artists I don't know -this one looks like a major one -love the sculpture in your photo.
ReplyDeleteAnd thank you for the "follow!"
i see that you have a knack for sculptures and I can't blame you.
ReplyDeletethey're eye catching and abstract in a pretty way. ^0^
well captured bfg! ^0^