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..


22 comments:

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

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

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  3. Interesting folklore and and a great way to share it.

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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. The story really rounds out the effect of the sculpture!

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  7. A lot of thought went into this unusual monument.

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  8. It often pays to have one extra look.

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

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

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

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  13. Interesting history to understand the sculpture.

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  14. Interesting post, amazing pics.

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

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

    All the best Jan

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  17. Such lovely sculpture and things to learn about!

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