It's been a while since we last went to Victoria Park.. I don't remember there being so many excellent sculptures. From the shot above can you guess what this might be, don't peek below :) Oui it is a reel of film.. even two reels..
.. but look, it 'develops' :) into.. a bench, how tres cool is that! A reminder 'of the golden era of movie theatre'.. 'The Real Seat' created by Mehdi Rasulle sits outside the old Broadway Movie Theatre, closed since 1964. I like it a lot!
Meet Penny and Pounder.. 'stamp emblems that date the construction of the Post Office'. The Penny Red? any philatelists out there who can add more? Just one of the many sculptures around WA created by Fremantle artist Greg James. That kanga has attitude :)
.. and last but definitely not least, a sculpture by Shaibu Kanyemba titled 'After the Rain' how could I not fall in love with this one. There isn't anything quite like the smell of rain after a long dry spell and the unfurling of plants starved of moisture, j'adore! Happy Wednesday, take care and stay safe.. p.s. did I mention it's raining right now, luverrrly!
A very artsy corner.
ReplyDeleteOh, I love these!!! And particularly Penny and Pounder!! So colorful and fun!! Hope your week is going well!!
ReplyDeleteI really like the film that develops into a bench. This area of the city looks so clean, I'm impressed.
ReplyDeleteI'd want a self portrait at that bench. Artsy fartsy!
ReplyDeleteThat is a seriously cool artwork.
ReplyDeleteLove the bench but really like the other ones too, Grace! I see yesterday's mural in behind there.
ReplyDeleteThe film reel is brilliant!
ReplyDeleteThe sculptures are just charming!
ReplyDeleteLove them all, and will gladly use the bench on aBoB!
ReplyDeleteI like this incredible bench... It's a great sculpture;;;
ReplyDeleteyou make a movie
ReplyDeleteI guessed right away. Soon enough, no one will recognise film reels! I want that kangaroo!
ReplyDeleteArtists must love Perth. It would be fun to visit to see all the festivals and exhibits. Years ago I was flying home from South Africa, and while sitting at the Johannesburg Airport I sat next to a reserved but elegant woman who had left SA during apartheid to settle in Perth. My impression of Perth and its citizens was influenced by this refined older woman with whom I enjoyed a delightful conversation . I often think of her when I see your posts.
ReplyDeleteLove all of these sculptures.
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In can tell that you enjoyed the rain! Such a clever sculptor that "real" one!
ReplyDeleteThat Kanga does have attitude! I especially like the slice of negative on the bench! What a fun artsy corner that's got to make folks pause to enjoy, and capture of course!
ReplyDeleteVery good Grace, I love the movie rolls/ bench, what a clever idea...
ReplyDeleteThe film reel is clever. The birds seem to like it too.
ReplyDeleteSo much creativity in your neck of the wood!
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The kangaroo definitely stands out!
ReplyDeleteLove the film reel and bench. We need those here.
ReplyDeleteStriking art!!
ReplyDeleteReally cool bench sculpture! Boy, did it rain... Wonder if the Galah has been found.
ReplyDeleteAnd a photo lab across the street. Is it still in business?
ReplyDeleteI never learned much about shooting film. Digital through and through.
Those two film reels that extend into a seat are very cool Grace.
ReplyDeleteThat reel of film bench is fantastic and I noticed the Fuji Film sign in the background of the second shot. How appropriate. Penny and Pounder are adorable and After the rain is beautiful. Enjoy the rain. I'm wishing we had some here.
ReplyDeleteThe film reel bench is very creative!
ReplyDeleteYou are lucky to have so many nice street sculptures! I especially love that bench.
ReplyDeleteYou have the best sculptures and murals over there. I love the movie reels
ReplyDeleteI knew the Kangaroo and Swan, but hadn't yet seen the others. Love that movie reel and bench, very clever!
ReplyDeleteThe film bench is really neat, 70mm and 35mm or 35mm & 16mm? Forget the sculptures with such a wonderful looking Post Office building. You live in a beautiful place Grace.
ReplyDeleteI am always amazed how many wonderful sculptures and art you have at your place. That bench with film reels is so great as the others as well. BTW rain can be very boring too...., but enjoy it.
ReplyDeleteYour sure live in a arty place. Tom The Backroads Traveller
ReplyDeleteIs there a place in Perth without Art?
ReplyDeleteAnother gorgeous series, Grace!
A very unusual bench ! Would you allow me to link it ? As I like both cinema and benches , this one is kind of a dream ! :o)
ReplyDeleteThe animals are fantastic too ! I agre with Karl , about art and Perth..
Awww, beautiful arty pieces, Grace!
ReplyDeleteRight, this time we missed out on Victoria Park... and the rain!
The bench is great! Arianna
ReplyDeleteBrilliant street sculptures. The film evolving into a bench is magnificent.
ReplyDeleteThey are very emotional objects for me, film reels and a bench !!!
ReplyDeleteI want to get it. :)