Drystone wall, large basalt boulder, concrete, bronze and steel- 5.4 m wide x 2.6 high x 1.7 deep.

 These two works are inspired by the phycological process of Memory Palaces or Method of Loci, a method of recalling physical markers in a space to remember information and create meaning, not dissimilar to the indigenous practice of creating songlines to remember or tell the story of a journey. As a child I rode many trails on my horse and often created rituals around different markers in the landscape. I also saw faces in the trees, stones, hills and clouds, which I believe is a form of understanding or having empathy for the land or country. These two works are designed to be interacted with. Rub the nose for good luck, place a gum nut offering on the tongue and make a wish, or toss a stone into the hat if you are on horseback. The small bronze frog on the large boulder represents the Plains Brown Tree Frog (litoria paraewingi) found in this area and a reminder to all who visit of the importance of maintaining animal habitat and caring for country. The hat/bowl is also designed to hold water for local birds, bees and sugar gliders.

 This sculpture was made in collaboration with Sculpture Co, Coates Studio Foundry and Kyneton Drystone Walling Centre.

This work was commissioned by Global Art Projects for the shire of Murrindindi