Sun Ribbon, Abstract sculpture at University of Melbourne in Parkville, Australia
Sun Ribbon is an abstract metal sculpture at the University of Melbourne in Parkville. The work features flowing curved lines that create a dynamic visual presence within the university grounds.
Australian sculptor Inge King created this work in 1980 during a period when Melbourne began focusing more on public art installations. The sculpture marked a growing interest in integrating art objects into public spaces across the city.
The sculpture sits on Union Lawn where students and staff pass by daily, shaping how people move through the campus and creating informal gathering moments around it.
The sculpture sits on Union Lawn between Union House and Melbourne School of Design and is accessible throughout the year. Visitors can best appreciate how light and shadow change its appearance at different times of day.
The work constantly shifts its visual presence as sunlight and shadows move across the metal surfaces throughout the day. This changing appearance makes each visit reveal something slightly different about the sculpture.
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