Shelter Sculpture
- Address
- Lewis Yarlupurka O’Brien Reserve (view map)
- Type
- Public Art
The sculpture, titled ‘Shelter’, visually depicts the hollowed out bole of an old river redgum. Metaphorically, the work expresses the gaining of wisdom through trials across a lifetime and being able to stay present and offer shelter and nurturance for those more vulnerable.
The sculpture has resonated with a diverse audience, having won the People's Choice Award at the Heysen Sculpture Biennial in 2016, and overall winner at the Outdoor Brighton Jetty Sculpture Show in 2023.
This award-winning sculpture is leased to the Adelaide Hills Council for three years and resides Lewis Yarlupurka O’Brien Reserve at Woodforde.
This work is close to my heart as it was an expression of being a strong and present parent throughout a difficult episode.
I believe this work has proven itself in the public realm and I would love for it to be placed within the community and natural environment in which I have spent the last 45 years.
Location
Nearby Locations
Lewis Yarluperka O'Brien Reserve
- Type
- Park
- Address
- Forsyth Close, Woodforde
- Features
- Picnic area, BBQ, Trail, Playground, Exercise Equipment
Lewis Yarluperka O'Brien Reserve is located in Hamilton Hill at Woodforde and features a range of parks and open spaces that are connected by a winding trail.
Morialta Conservation Park
- Type
- Park
- Address
- Morialta Falls Road, Woodforde
- Features
- Trail, Off-street car park
For more than 100 years, Morialta Conservation Park has been a well-loved recreational escape, offering plenty to see and do for everyone.
Norman Cole Reserve
- Type
- Park
- Address
- Teringie Drive, Teringie
- Features
- Tennis court, On-street parking, Basketball court, Playground
A unique pocket park located in the residential foothills, this hidden gem provides a full sized tennis court and playground for the young ones including swings.