“Aurora” is a 2006, large stainless-steel sculpture, by Geoffrey Bartlett, situated at the corner of Harbour Esplanade & Bourke St, Docklands. “Aurora” engages with the history of Docklands. The work’s central component is a sweeping netlike form constructed in stainless steel, held aloft by three curved and tapering stainless-steel legs. It is suggestive of technologies once used to move cargo between ships and shore, underscoring the historical importance of the site as a shipping port.
The work encourages passers-by to walk through it, but the vertical elements also draw the viewer’s attention up to the main, netlike component, challenging them to consider its meaning. Named after the Roman goddess of dawn, Aurora’s stainless-steel surface is highly reflective and responds to changes in natural light during the day. By night, the main component is lit internally, creating the impression of a glowing orb suspended above street level.
This post is part of Sylvia's Skywatch Friday meme.
The work encourages passers-by to walk through it, but the vertical elements also draw the viewer’s attention up to the main, netlike component, challenging them to consider its meaning. Named after the Roman goddess of dawn, Aurora’s stainless-steel surface is highly reflective and responds to changes in natural light during the day. By night, the main component is lit internally, creating the impression of a glowing orb suspended above street level.
This post is part of Sylvia's Skywatch Friday meme.
What an awesome sculpture, Nick! And what gorgeous skies for the perfect backdrop!! I always enjoy reading the very interesting information that you include in your posts for the day.
ReplyDeleteI do wish I could fully claim Sky Watch, but it was started years ago by a gentleman named, Klaus, who passed away last year far to soon for the very talented man/photographer that he was. Sandy Carlson and I were both part of a team back then and after his death when so many people urged us to keep Sky Watch going, we agreed to help keep it going. I'm so glad you are contributing! Your photos are a definite plus for the meme!
Have a lovely weekend!
Sylvia
Great sculpture!! You did a good job of capturing it. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fascinating tangle of steel!
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So beautiful!
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Great piece of work.
ReplyDeleteStunning artwork. I most love the fifth pic :)
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Lovely structure against the blue sky!. Lovely photographs Nick.
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What an eye-catching sculpture! My favorite one is the fourth.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting and nice sculpture.
ReplyDeleteNice photos, too.
Regards and best wishes
What a great series! Beautiful and interesting sculpture :)
ReplyDeleteAnd what a nice blue sky - hope we'll see it alot in Norway this summer ...
Enjoy your weekend!!
Pia xx
You have been taking some great shots lately Nick. Keep it up.
ReplyDeleteWe love to hang out in places like this! Fabulous sky and those sculptures are amazing -- perfect to point out that blue sky too!
ReplyDeleteGreat piece! And your usual wonderful pics. ;-)
ReplyDeletec'est une magnifique et etrange statue
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What a fabulous piece of sculpture Nick and so beautifully shown to us here, the steel against the blue sky works so well.
ReplyDeletegreat skywatch Nick
ReplyDeletelove the angles you captured
Wow! Such a lot going on in that sculpture!! So how many photos did you take that DIDN'T make it onto the post??!!
ReplyDeleteJ'aime beaucoup cette série de photos urbaine. Je suis copain avec un Australien qui me parle souvent de Melbourne comme une ville où il fait bon vivre.
ReplyDeleteRoger
Fantastic perspectives of this unusal sculpture! Great job.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots!
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