Raphael the Traveller
A rather amazing new artwork in South Brisbane, I just hope Raphael hasn't put his foot on an IED. Here is the background. The sculpture is by Bruno Catalano.
"Raphael’: A Journey Through Fish Lane
The centrepiece of the 51 Fish retail precinct is ‘Raphael’, one of Catalano’s iconic traveller sculptures. This captivating piece portrays a figure in mid-journey carrying luggage and navigating an unseen path. The incomplete form of ‘Raphael’ allows the viewer to see through the sculpture, creating a unique interaction between the artwork, its surroundings, and the onlooker.
The symbolism of ‘Raphael’ is rich and layered. The act of carrying luggage represents the weight of memories, nostalgia, and life’s burdens while also embodying the hopes, pride, and curiosity that drive us to explore new horizons. The piece is a powerful reminder that each of us is on a journey, carrying our own stories and experiences shaped by the places we have been and the people we have encountered.
As visitors and locals alike encounter ‘Raphael’ in Fish Lane, they are invited to engage with the sculpture on a personal level, reflecting on their own journeys and the paths that have brought them to where they are today".
And the bigger story -
www.stockwell.com.au/articles/celebrating-community-and-c...
Raphael the Traveller
A rather amazing new artwork in South Brisbane, I just hope Raphael hasn't put his foot on an IED. Here is the background. The sculpture is by Bruno Catalano.
"Raphael’: A Journey Through Fish Lane
The centrepiece of the 51 Fish retail precinct is ‘Raphael’, one of Catalano’s iconic traveller sculptures. This captivating piece portrays a figure in mid-journey carrying luggage and navigating an unseen path. The incomplete form of ‘Raphael’ allows the viewer to see through the sculpture, creating a unique interaction between the artwork, its surroundings, and the onlooker.
The symbolism of ‘Raphael’ is rich and layered. The act of carrying luggage represents the weight of memories, nostalgia, and life’s burdens while also embodying the hopes, pride, and curiosity that drive us to explore new horizons. The piece is a powerful reminder that each of us is on a journey, carrying our own stories and experiences shaped by the places we have been and the people we have encountered.
As visitors and locals alike encounter ‘Raphael’ in Fish Lane, they are invited to engage with the sculpture on a personal level, reflecting on their own journeys and the paths that have brought them to where they are today".
And the bigger story -
www.stockwell.com.au/articles/celebrating-community-and-c...