I had the pleasure of
being invited to the official launch of a sculpture at Cabarita Park
The three
whimsical works reflecting on climate were really intriguing ... and you
get to sit on, stand in, look through and listen to them.
This photo is a close up of
the storm case window. It contains a salt solution which reacts to
barometric pressure and was an old time way to see whether a storm was coming.
It is part of the storm glass hut in the photo below.
This launch was the
final event in the Reclamation project.
Part of the project
included some wonderful music. You can see more here and hear the music too!
The official script about the sculpture says:
The official script about the sculpture says:
The work is titled “The Observatory”, by Heidi Axelsen, which comprises of three pieces of art aimed at enabling visitors to experience the natural elements in a novel way.
They are:
The
Storm Glass Hut - This is a storm-glass barometer and weather vane to see the direction
of the prevailing wind.
The Sundial Wind Flute - This is a listening device to hear the
sound of the wind and also the tell
the ttime through the integrated sun dial.
The Chaise Lounge
Observatory - This provides a comfortable place to rest and observe the area,
incorporating a small wind turbine to show the speed of the prevailing wind.
The
artworks, located in a group of three, are a triptych, that relate to one
another and create a destination. The works are inspired by the local history
of Corry’s Pleasure
Garden
