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.