Fourteen heads stacked high: Covers lift on global ‘welcome’ to Parramatta Powerhouse
Indian artist Bharti Kher is creating a monumental bronze sculpture titled Tree of Life for the new Powerhouse Parramatta museum. The sculpture, which costs $700,000, is designed to serve as a public welcome to the museum, set to open later this year. The museum aims to establish itself as a global tourism attraction while balancing local and international artistic contributions.
- ▪The Tree of Life sculpture will stand seven meters tall and is inspired by sacred trees in Indian mythology.
- ▪It is being cast in 30 parts at a Melbourne foundry and will be installed at the museum's entry plaza.
- ▪Powerhouse chief executive Lisa Havilah emphasized the museum's international ambition and connection through this commission.
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