‘Road Kill’ unveiled as part of Sculpture Down the Lachlan trailVictorian sculptor, Jimmy Rix breathed a sigh of relief when his commission piece for the Sculpture Down the Lachlan (SDL) trail was finally set in place at the Four Mile Reserve in Forbes.
‘Road Kill’ was officially unveiled today following a nine month delay due to the Covid border restrictions between New South Wales and Victoria.
“I sent most of the sculpture on the semi-trailer and my plan was to head up to Forbes one week later,” Jimmy said.
“However, the NSW-Victorian border closed just a few days after, and I had to wait nine months before I could cross into New South Wales to install the work.”
Chair of the Forbes Arts Society (FAS) Dr Karen Ritchie said ‘Road Kill’ has been “worth the wait”.
The piece is in keeping with the SDL trail’s unofficial theme – challenging viewers to take a moment to think about our impact on the natural environment.“What I love most about this piece is its appeal to everyone. While it’s engaging on a deeper level, its satirical design lends itself to be enjoyed by a younger audience as well as the young-at-heart.”
The ‘Boosting the Lachlan Valley Economy Art Project’ has been proudly funded by the NSW Government’s Regional Growth – Environment and Tourism Fund, the Forbes Arts Society, Forbes Shire Council, Lachlan Shire Council and Evolution Mining.
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IMAGES: From Sculpture Down the Lachlan (Forbes Arts Society)
