Friday, October 28, 2011

Fragments of bronzes

While we are away for work-work Fiona and I still try to get out and have a walk in the morning if possible. We were really lucky in Cairns this week as it had been raining before we got there; but we had beautiful days. The mornings were clear and cool with great soft light. We walked on the Esplanade where hundreds of other people were out walking and exercising.

The walks gave us the opportunity to take in some of the public art created in the parks along the Esplanade and on the sea walls.

Below are fragments of some 8 large etchings (about 400mmx800mm) by Brian Robinson of acquatic wildlife set in a concrete sea wall.

Barry Smith © Detail of sea wall bronzes - Cairns
Barry Smith © Detail of sea wall bronzes - Cairns
Barry Smith © Detail of sea wall bronzes - Cairns
Barry Smith © Detail of sea wall bronzes - Cairns
Barry Smith © Detail of sea wall bronzes - Cairns
Barry Smith © Detail of sea wall bronzes - Cairns
Barry Smith © Detail of sea wall bronzes - Cairns
The corrosion by the salt water is adding such beautiful texture and colour.

And then there are a pair of the piece below by Ben Trupperbaumer - together they are called A Sense of Belonging. They are located outside the local art gallery with all their delicious nooks and carnies.

Barry Smith© A sense of belonging- Cairns
Barry Smith © Detail of sea wall bronzes - Cairns
Barry Smith © Detail of sea wall bronzes - Cairns
Barry Smith © Detail of sea wall bronzes - Cairns
Barry Smith © Detail of sea wall bronzes - Cairns
I just love towns that are willing to invest in modern public art for all to share. All photos were taken with the iPhone.

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11 comments:

  1. GabriellaOctober 28, 2011 at 11:52 PM

    These are great, Barry! Thanks for sharing.

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  2. ValeriannaOctober 29, 2011 at 4:57 AM

    Oh yes... art for all, its so important. Great work, love the patinas in the first ones.

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  3. jgrOctober 29, 2011 at 5:24 AM

    Wonderful photos! You're making me wish I had an iPhone . . .

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  4. Jo MurrayOctober 29, 2011 at 5:35 AM

    Street art is always a joy to come across. I've found some of these little surprises to be absolute gems, as are the ones you've found.

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  5. Mieke van SambeeckOctober 29, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    colours are just supurp(did I spelled that corect?)

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  6. LeoviOctober 29, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    They really are some very beautiful photos, collecting interesting details of these works of public art.

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  7. stregataOctober 30, 2011 at 12:24 AM

    The photos are wonderful - they make me wish I could come see the pieces in person! Drooling over the gorgeous patina...

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  8. Kim SchoenbergerOctober 30, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    A Sense of Belonging, droooooooool!

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  9. Tammie LeeOctober 30, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    thank you for sharing all this art, they are quite gorgeous and inspiring!
    So glad you are enjoying walks and time away. I love towns that invest in the arts as well.

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  10. CarolOctober 30, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    Barry, you and your iPhone make a great pair. Truly beautiful photos. I love the effect of the salt water on the bronze. Now I want to go to Cairns to see these myself.

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  11. BarryOctober 31, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    TT, VA, JGR, JM, M, L, S/R & C - glad you liked the detailed shots - for me often the detailed colour and texture is what lingers in my mind when I see and remember the public art pieces. JGR - I didn't think I would say this but I really like having the iPhone as part of my art equipment. M & S/R- you are right the patina colours are great - and the photos are untouched. L- your photos are so often about the detail. C- great to see a convert. Go well. B

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