ORCHID Bronze Sculpture 2.6m in height. Commissioned by the Level Crossing Removal Project for Greensborough Station.
The sculpture ORCHID is a reflection on the art of interrelatedness. The complex symbiotic relationship between the Rosella Spider Orchid, (Caladenia Rosella) a native bee and a microscopic fungus, has enabled this delicate orchid to flourish on the lands of the Kulin Nation for over 40,000 years.
ORCHID reveals the interwoven complexity of First Nations’ ways of caring for Country (the land, the animals, the waterways), and for each other.
The Caladenia Rosella is now endangered in Greensborough and the Nillumbik Shire.
Finessing a petal form. Photographer Barry Thomas
Finessing the form. Photographer Barry Thomas.
Internal engineering at Ewen Coates Foundry. Photographer Robyne Latham.
During production at Ewen Coates Foundry. Photographer Robyne Latham.
After application of pink patina; Ewen Coates Foundry. Photographer Robyne Latham.
The installation of ORCHID at Greensborough Train Station. Photographer Robyne Latham.
ORCHID. Installed at Greensborough Train Station.