Monday 29 August 2016

DESKTOP 1126 - ETHOS STATUE, CANBERRA

Located in Canberra's civic square the statue of "Ethos" guards the entrance to today's ACT Legislative Assembly. Ethos (representing the "spirit of community") is a copper sculpture created by Tom Bass and was commissioned by the National Capital Development Commission in 1959 before being unveiled in 1961.

The winged figure female figure celebrates the civic pride of Canberra and the fabric of her robe is richly embossed with emblems and figures representing the community. Ethos stands in a dish bearing a relief map of the City and holds aloft a bursting sun representing culture and enlightenment.

This post is part of the Blue Monday meme,
and also part of the Through my Lens meme,
and also part of the Seasons meme.

5 comments:

  1. She's striking. I'll have to do a bit of research to see what else Bass has created!

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  2. Ah yes, the spirit of community. if only everyone had it. This is a marvelous statue and your photo interpretation gives it life. Beautiful, Nick ...

    Andrea @ From The Sol

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  3. Impressive, and abundant in symbols! Have to look up more of this sculpture's work:) Many thanks for sharing this piece with SEASONS and for your always interesting images!

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  4. Wonderful angle for the shot. Thank you for linking up with "Through My Lens"

    Mersad
    Mersad Donko Photography

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