Manly Sculpture Walk

Sculptures in Manly

1. Calyx
2. Bend the Truth
3. Crawl
4. Arched Back Bather
5. Oceanides
6. Cascade
7. Ninety Degrees
8. Inspiration
9. Governor Arthur Phillip statue
10. Manly Anzac Memorial
11. Broken Column Fountain
12. Wind and Wave
13. Statue of Greek Woman
14. Gargoyles
15. Stone Kangaroo
16. Shell and Wave

Arched back bather (1997) by Helen Leete, Marine Parade

The sculpture - a woman lying in the sun with bended knees and back - is a metapher for the relationship between the human figure and the nature around.

The centre of the arch is in line with the orbit of the winter sun.

Oceanides (1997) by Helen Leete, Marine Parade

These two sculptures represent bathers which are enjoying the sun and the sea at Manly Beach.

The title of this sculpture shows the relation to the nymphs of the greek mythology which often were of human and ocean creature shape.

Cascade (1987) by Mary Kayser, Marine Parade

At this place the sculpture invites the contemplator, to reflect about the meditative peaceful effect of the sea. The sea is a synonym for tranquillity, despite the constant movement of the water floating around the rocks.

The sculpture reflects the deep blue colour of the ocean.

Wind and wave by Leton Parr, The Corso, Pacific Side

This sculpture was a project to the bicentennial celebrations of Australia. It symbolizes the pattern which the sunlight, water, clouds, and flying seabirds draw into the sky. With an overwhelming vitality and rythmic movements the sculpture aim to the sky.

Stone Kangaroo (around 1856), Kangaroo Park, Kangaroo Street

This famous landmark of Manly was erected by Henry Gilbert Smith in 1856. Its primer purpose was attracting people. They should settle down in Manly. In August 1879 Henry Gilbert Smith handed the land in the neighborhood of the kangaroo to the Manly Municipal Council. On September 20th, 1887 it was officially proclaimed public Park with the name "Kangaroo Park".

Shell and Wave (1988) by Cliff Axelsen, Marine Parade

This sculpture was carved out of a huge rock which had fallen down the cliff.