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Paul Trappe, Hindmarsh Square Sculpture, 1979, granite

Hindmarsh Square Sculpture

Paul Trappe
Carved from Murray Bridge South Australian Granite, the sculpture was created in 1979 and was one of a series of monoliths in public places made by Trappe. The Sculpture is the focus of this section of Hindmarsh square, and expresses the tranquillity of an oasis; the straight elements are complimented by curves, giving the sculpture movement. The negative space of the hole binds the shapes into a whole form; the opening of the work is echoed in the dome shaped water feature in the round pound nearby. Before the installation of the work, the space was used as a carpark, filled with motorcycles. Paul always imagined to see a park there featuring his sculpture, and was finally unveiled by the Minister for the Arts, Murray Hill MLC, in 1979.
Hindmarsh Square, North East Quadrant

Year Produced

1979

Materials

Murray Bridge Granite

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