Fairfield Industrial Dog Object, Metal sculpture near Fairfield railway station, Australia
The Fairfield Industrial Dog Object stands as a large metallic canine structure near the train station, creating a distinct silhouette against the suburban landscape.
Constructed in 2000, this installation joins over 1,000 other oversized objects across Australia that emerged from a nationwide trend starting in the 1960s.
The sculpture represents the Australian tradition of creating large-scale public artworks that serve as regional landmarks and community gathering points.
Visitors can access the sculpture through wheelchair-friendly paths and take photographs from multiple angles throughout different times of the day.
The industrial materials used in the construction form an abstract interpretation of a dog, combining mechanical elements with organic shapes.
Location: Fairfield
Inception: 2000
GPS coordinates: -37.77903,145.01791
Latest update: March 5, 2025 20:16
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