This was unexpected! Sculptures created using nature are a little like street art, here today and possibly gone tomorrow. Walking along a track at the wildflower festival in Kings Park the bushes opened out onto a clearing and there it was under the spring sunshine. Created by WA artist and sculptor Sally Stoneman the 'Wildflower egg' was sitting atop a nest created from a reclaimed Kings Park Jarrah tree that stood right on this spot! The sculpture 'encompasses concepts of protection, safety and nurturing in its cradling form and reflects the relationship between flora and fauna in the natural world'.
Have I mentioned the size of the ants in WA...
... and that hedgehogs grow on bushes! I know right, it's bonkers :) Pretty flowers tomorrow, happy Thursday, take care and stay safe...
Unexpected but delightful!
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ReplyDeleteYou're right, the bottle brush does look like a hedgehog!
ReplyDeleteAgain, delicious pictures, Gracie. This summer I saw an exhibition in the same genre, a land art circuit, and I always find these achievements made with nature and in nature moving. Thanks, Gracie for these everyday gifts, and I wish you a good day.
ReplyDelete...I hope those aren't fire ants.
ReplyDeleteLove these photos, what fun. Take care Diane
ReplyDeleteI love that kind of installation, Grace!
ReplyDeleteCreative and great! Love these!
ReplyDeletemuch needed escape from the news, G!
ReplyDeleteGrace, the first sculpture looks like it might be a hold over from the Jurassic era. Too bad about the size of your ants.
ReplyDeleteWhat fun it is to come across some creative pieces. Those ants look like warriors. :)
ReplyDeleteOh yes! That's what I call ants! I like that creative nature art, and have a friend that creates his own art pieces out of such things, and they are truly a gift to see! Just like this!
ReplyDeleteLove that egg. Reminds me a lot of a palm plant we had one time. It bunched up like a "egg" but not like a palm. You could ride those ants if you had an ant saddle with the proper bit and reins. Fun stuff, Grace!
ReplyDeleteVery unique egg. Watch out for the giant ants.
ReplyDeleteHa! Love the ants!
ReplyDeleteAmazing ,Nice post.
ReplyDeleteVery well created art, I didn't noticed it was art at first sight! :)
ReplyDeleteDesconhecia este género de esculturas feitas com elementos naturais..
ReplyDeleteUm abraço e boa semana.
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Awwww, that is such a great idea, Grace!
ReplyDelete"Happy Easter" comes to mind, esp when you´re German and Easter really is in spring :-)
Aussie-ants and me... oh, no! And the hedgehog, cute!
I love all of these photos Grace! Very unique pieces of art.
ReplyDeleteSuch an interesting sculpture. And, those ants could ruin a picnic.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like fun. And I love Sharon's comment: Those ants could ruin a picnic!
ReplyDeleteThose are fake bugs, right?
ReplyDeleteoh, no! And the hedgehog, cute!
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