Edge of the Trees, Public art sculpture at Museum of Sydney, Australia
The installation features 29 tall pillars made of sandstone, wood, and steel that form a forest-like structure at the museum entrance.
The 1995 artwork marks the location where Aboriginal people first observed European settlers arriving on Australian shores in 1788.
Each pillar represents one of twenty-nine Aboriginal clans from the Sydney region, with engraved names in both English and Aboriginal languages.
Located at the intersection of Phillip and Bridge Streets, the sculpture remains accessible for viewing during museum hours from 10 AM to 5 PM.
The pillars contain embedded materials such as human hair, shell, bone, feathers, and ash, reflecting the connection between people and land.
Location: City of Sydney
Inception: 1995
Creator: Janet Laurence
Website: http://sydneylivingmuseums.com.au/exhibitions/edge-trees
GPS coordinates: -33.86363,151.21131
Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:43
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