Root-bound Friendship

Now in its 12th year, Sculpture by the Sea is very popular. My favourite piece from this year's exhibition is the one on the left:

Root-bound Friendship by Serena Horton

This sculpture is made of steel, aluminium, cotton, wool, porcelain and sandstone. It is a multi-coloured piece which is about 2-3 metres long and is exhibited sheltered under a sandstone cliff niche. It looks like what animals or people would do to protect themselves from the harsh environment of the coast.

The artist used multi-coloured rope which was tied together to represent different people. The artist stated:" It's bound by the tied of profound relationship and love, our family tree continues to grow while spreading its roots far wide." It reminds me of keeping relationships closely with friends.

The type of this sculpture is abstract. I think the artist wants to say that we come from different countries and we have different cultures, but we still can be friends and tolerate each other.

The artist placed this piece in a spot where people can touch it and look at it very closely. There are no barriers, like between close relationships.
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