Tuesday, June 5, 2018

The boys, the moon and the sealions..



Too many times I've looked at but not stopped to explore the Moon sculpture at Elizabeth Quay in more detail. I hadn't noticed the moon symbol on the sphere and not taken the time to learn its story.. my bad! It is a fascinating piece of Aboriginal folklore if you follow the story below. Meika Place is a 'project to recognize the Whadjuk Noongar People, the first people of this place'. It's the least we can do! Happy Tuesday, take care and stay safe..


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22 comments:

  1. TomJune 5, 2018 at 12:03 AM

    ...stopping to check things out is a great idea.

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  2. William KendallJune 5, 2018 at 12:07 AM

    A cool sculpture!

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  3. Taken For GrantedJune 5, 2018 at 12:40 AM

    Grace, I can see that you are right on the ball with this post.

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  4. Marie SmithJune 5, 2018 at 1:02 AM

    Interesting folklore and and a great way to share it.

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  5. SharonJune 5, 2018 at 1:13 AM

    What an interesting story and sculpture. It's one of those places where you really have to take a close look to get an idea of what it represents. I'm glad you did!

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  6. LowellJune 5, 2018 at 1:13 AM

    What a fine sculpture. I've always enjoyed origin stories from various cultures! And I agree with Marie that the sculpture is a great way to share this particular story. Thanks for your nice comments on Ocala, Grace! But I think you should buy the NSX. Just think how cool you would look tooling around Perth with your camera at the ready!

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  7. RedPatJune 5, 2018 at 1:32 AM

    The story really rounds out the effect of the sculpture!

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  8. Janey and Co.June 5, 2018 at 2:14 AM

    A lot of thought went into this unusual monument.

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  9. NormaJune 5, 2018 at 2:27 AM

    Interesting sculpture!

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  10. Stefan JanssonJune 5, 2018 at 4:13 AM

    It often pays to have one extra look.

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  11. MichelleJune 5, 2018 at 5:25 AM

    I like this sculpture!

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  12. Bill MJune 5, 2018 at 7:06 AM

    Really nice moon sculpture.

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  13. KayJune 5, 2018 at 12:00 PM

    It looks very contemporary...and certainly unique against the skyscrapers in the background.

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  14. Iris FlaviaJune 5, 2018 at 1:14 PM

    Hmmm. Is it dangerous to swim in the full moon for some reason? Usually their laws make sense, no? Sad story, Grace, and beautiful sculpture, too.

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  15. kwarkitoJune 5, 2018 at 3:28 PM

    Thank you Gracie. You are a perfect guide. And a day with something new to know is a good one

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  16. s.cJune 5, 2018 at 5:13 PM

    A sculpture and nice garden around alone is worth to look at and then that story. Very nice.

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  17. biebkriebelsJune 5, 2018 at 5:57 PM

    Interesting history to understand the sculpture.

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  18. Francisco Manuel Carrajola OliveiraJune 5, 2018 at 6:37 PM

    Muito interessante gostei de ver.
    Um abraço e boa semana.

    Andarilhar
    Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
    O prazer dos livros

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  19. rupam sarmaJune 5, 2018 at 6:49 PM

    Interesting post, amazing pics.

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  20. RhodesiaJune 6, 2018 at 3:18 AM

    I so often see things and do not really take in what I have seen. Interesting post. Cheers Diane

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  21. Lowcarb team memberJune 6, 2018 at 6:18 AM

    A very good sculpture ...
    Interesting post, many thanks.

    All the best Jan

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  22. 21 WitsJune 12, 2018 at 12:39 AM

    Such lovely sculpture and things to learn about!

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