Clydebuilt.
Clydebuilt is a sculpture to celebrate the important role Clydesdale horses played in the success of rural life, in particular around Boonah in Queensland where it stands with pride and the surrounding Fassifern Valley. It is lit at night and makes for a wonderful photograph but as we were there on a grey and wet day, I have done a little editing to ensure that the demanding intent of the sculpture is fully demonstrated.
"Clydebuilt”
“Clyldebuilt” stands tall, towing over 3metres high, a sculpture by internationally acclaimed artist Andy Scott, stands at the entrance to the town of Boonah as a tribute to the Clydesdale Horse. It is recognised by the Queensland National Trust as an icon to our National heritage. And consequently is the much-recognised logo of the Clydie Spectacular. The statue was built in a local Butter Factory workshop and a local economic development committee raised the funds to buy it after it had been displayed at the Swell Sculpture by the Sea festival in Sydney.
The “Clydebuilt” statue and the Scenic Rim Clydesdale Spectacular are examples of how heritage and art combine to not only maintain the history of a region but develop an event which brings together a community. The Scenic Rim community has taken ownership of this event and takes great pride in its delivery as well as the increased economic development it generates for the town by celebrating traditions and heritage created over generations".
Clydebuilt.
Clydebuilt is a sculpture to celebrate the important role Clydesdale horses played in the success of rural life, in particular around Boonah in Queensland where it stands with pride and the surrounding Fassifern Valley. It is lit at night and makes for a wonderful photograph but as we were there on a grey and wet day, I have done a little editing to ensure that the demanding intent of the sculpture is fully demonstrated.
"Clydebuilt”
“Clyldebuilt” stands tall, towing over 3metres high, a sculpture by internationally acclaimed artist Andy Scott, stands at the entrance to the town of Boonah as a tribute to the Clydesdale Horse. It is recognised by the Queensland National Trust as an icon to our National heritage. And consequently is the much-recognised logo of the Clydie Spectacular. The statue was built in a local Butter Factory workshop and a local economic development committee raised the funds to buy it after it had been displayed at the Swell Sculpture by the Sea festival in Sydney.
The “Clydebuilt” statue and the Scenic Rim Clydesdale Spectacular are examples of how heritage and art combine to not only maintain the history of a region but develop an event which brings together a community. The Scenic Rim community has taken ownership of this event and takes great pride in its delivery as well as the increased economic development it generates for the town by celebrating traditions and heritage created over generations".