Living Desert Sunset Sculptures
Discover 12 sandstone sculptures erected in a desert near Broken Hill.
Overview
The 12 sandstone sculptures at the Living Desert State Park sit atop a quiet hillside, catching and throwing rays of sunlight to highlight the skyline. Each has a different story to tell.
Gordon Pupangamirri's work, Tiwi Totems, features carved birds, fish and tortoises that are emblematic of the traditional burial poles of the Tiwi people of Bathurst Island, off the Northern Territory coast. Meanwhile, Aztec Indian Antonio Nava Tirado's imagery of the sun and moon encased in a standing stone, Bajo El Sol Jaguar, represents life's dualities.
These structures were erected by international artists in 1993 after the City of Broken Hill established the sprawling reserve as a conservation site for native flora and fauna.
Images: Destination NSW
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