Friday, June 18, 2021

Peace in the Trees revisited

 

In 2015 thirteen carved stone monoliths were installed on the Maleny Trail pathway on a section that runs parallel to the Obi Obi Creek from near the Riverside Shopping Centre to the creek near the Lighthorse pavilion.  The sculptures are installed along a section that is wide cement path that enables all people, including those in chairs or walkers, to see and reflect on the pieces.

The sculptures were created by 13 non-sculpture artists who volunteered to carve the pieces under the guidance of Craig Medson. Part of the story is recorded on the signage below. The Peace in the Trees Sculpture walk was opened in September 2015.


Six years on the Sunshine Coast Council arranged to have the works cleaned and sealed - thanks to Fiona McC, Edith-Ann and Julie H. 

The works have nestled into the landscape - settled in amongst the trees and plants as they were designed to do.

A few photos of the cleaned works follow.


Creating Peace - Michael Givinchy


Solace - Kim Morland


Maleny Platypus - Cathy Lawley


Reflection - Judy Gardiner



Thought - Vivienne Bennet


Choice - Sally Fisher


Be still and let the peace of this place wash over you - Ken Munsie


Quandong - Edith-Ann Murray


Reptilian - Emma McDonald


Heartfelt - Carolyn Sheather


In a word peace - Katie White 


Shh.... James Crowther


Imagine Peace - Barry Smith
 

Many people who walk the pathway comment on how it lifts them to catch glimpses of the monoliths. Finding peace on the pathway and amongst the trees.

3 comments:

  1. amazing that these were created by "non-sculptural" artists ... Craig Medson's "guidance" was obviously quite effective

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  2. Hi LA - yes Craig was a very gifted sculptor; and a very gentle teacher. Go well. B

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  3. Thank you so much. It was a thoroughly beautiful experience carving with you all. Warm regards, Kim

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