RENOWNED stoneworker and winner of multiple Sculpture by the Sea awards, Jina Lee, has created new stone sculptures honouring the iconic long-neck oblong turtles of Jackadder Lake. Lee was born in South Korea and studied at the Kaywon School of Art before moving to Australia in 2013, and she now works stone out of a studio at Fremantle’s J-Shed.
Stirling council commissioned her to create the artwork as part of a public art masterplan focusing on nature-inspired works, which was the most popular theme among locals.
The work features two large turtle shells cut from local granite, five eggs sculpted from white Donnybrook sandstone, and one bronze baby turtle emerging from its shell. Lee titled the piece “Nest” and says the work symbolises families living and growing together.
Shown is artist Jina Lee holding flowers at the opening with Stirling councillor Stephanie Proud, mayor Mark Irwin, and councillor Elizabeth Re.
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