“Why walk when you can dance.” – Ellen van Dam
In one of the lush gardens between the Australian Ballet Building and the Art Centre, one can see these graceful sculptures of ballerinas and a dragonfly in tiptoes. Thanks to my hubby for taking these photos with his iphone.
La Belle Helene is a bronze sculpture by David Maughan depicting two female ballet dancers, which are both very slim and well defined as is typical to Maughan’s dancers. The sculpture was his gift to the Australian Ballet.
Continuing with the sculpture of art form and grace … this one is Dragonfly by Tom Merrifiel done as a tribute to internationally acclaimed prima ballerina Anna Pavlova, who performed Dragonfly herself in the company’s Australian tours in 1926 and 1929. This sculpture was done by Merrifield as a gift celebrating the history of dance in Australia.
Beautiful sculpture and just love these six words
Thanks Becky for liking it. I love the feminine lines of the sculpture
It almost feels as though she is moving
Fluid soft motion it seems.
what a wonderful thought :-). agree. really graceful moves.
Thanks for the comment and for the visit, Klara!
Yes, I like to dance too, but not so gracefully as those stunning ballerinas! Happy weekend, Teresa 🙂 🙂 I never know what day it is in Australia!
Haha maybe you are graceful ….just admit it! Well, Melbourne is before everybody else except New Zealand, if that helps.
Great caption and such graceful statues
Thanks a lot Ali!
Cool shots of cool sculptures!
Thanks Nes.
Wonderful sculptures.
And what a wonderful mind/talent to envision and create them.
Yes, amazing talent! ❤️
Wholly charming
Thanks Sheree, a beautiful addition to the gardens.
What beautiful sculptures!
Thanks Sarah, i thinks so too!
Interesting sculptures and I so agree with your six words!
Thanks Rita…the sculptures are just so attractive isn’t it?
beautiful sculptures! 🙂
Thanks, the form is so graceful. I really love it too!