Panel (3) detail (Sanctuary)
“When the Spirit of Bennelong returns”
(1991-1999)
Artist: Neville Williams and the contributions of many other people
©️Arts Law Australia
Model: Sam Barsah*
Total Size: 510cm W x 110cm H x 5cm D
(4 panels + 1 maquette sculpture)
Medium: Mixed Media
Artwork given and received into the care of NAISDA
- (National Aboriginal & Islander Skills Development Association)
There are simply too many symbols, statements and elements
working together to give an adequate précis here.
Suffice to say that this panel is about a combined effort
to open the portal to a better future for Australia.
The Spirit of Bennelong encourages people to move forward.
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* Sam Barsah the model appearing in Panel 3 of this Artwork
is an outstanding example of a human being.
He is a gentle man, intelligent, heartfelt and a strong individual all at the same time.
He earned his place in this Artwork. He shines like the rising Sun that he is! NW☺︎