Rainbow Serpent by onewing

Rainbow Serpent

This picture is of a mosaic by the river at Raymond Terrace and it is called The Rainbow Serpent.

The Rainbow Serpent features in the Dreaming stories of many Aboriginal people including the Worimi of Port Stephens and is always associated with watercourses, such as billabongs, rivers, creeks and lagoons. The Rainbow Serpent is the protector of the land, its people and the source of all life. However, the Rainbow Serpent can also be a destructive force if it is not properly respected.

This sculpture was designed by the Raymond Terrace community over a series of workshops facilitated through Thou-Walla Family Centre. Over 620 parents, children and community members participated in these workshops.

I really enjoy reading the story behind this sculpture, It gives a new insight into it.
June 13th, 2016  
A labour of love beautifully made, sited and captured Babs, thanks for the narrative really helps to tell the story:)
June 13th, 2016  
Sam
I love mosaics - this one is a beauty!
June 13th, 2016  
Very beautiful !
June 13th, 2016  
wonderful mosaic !!!! how well certainly to see it in reality !!!
June 13th, 2016  
A lovely mosaic and wonderful to have community ownership of it :)
June 13th, 2016  
Nice story and capture! I respect it!
June 13th, 2016  
Very cool. Love all the colors.
June 13th, 2016  
Great capture, colors, composition
June 13th, 2016  
It's lovely & I love the story.
June 13th, 2016  
Great information but they thought of serpents frightens me, it's my snake phobia. Very colourful capture.
June 13th, 2016  
A very colourful sculpture and story. Is it used as a seat?
June 13th, 2016  
Lovely!
June 13th, 2016  
It's pretty! Great shot.
June 13th, 2016  
Great composition. Lovely sculpture and interesting information.
June 13th, 2016  
Gorgeous mosaic work :)
June 13th, 2016  
It is quite splendid. Certainly brightens up the riverside.
June 13th, 2016  
This is beautifully done, and great to see that no-one has put any graffiti on.
June 14th, 2016  
Are you allowed to sit on the Rainbow Serpent, or is that taboo?
June 14th, 2016  
Lovely mosaic!
June 14th, 2016  
So interesting...and a great shot of it.
June 14th, 2016  
Great piece of art
June 14th, 2016  
Wonderful piece of mosiac work and practical too.
June 14th, 2016  
@888rachel I think it is well looked after and I have never seen any graffiti on it. Not much graffiti in this area either to be honest.
June 15th, 2016  
@golftragic I've seen kids playing in it and I suppose it is okay to sit on it. I will have to try it and see if anyone takes my birthday away, ha ha.
June 15th, 2016  
@onewing I expect a full report in due course.
June 15th, 2016  
very cool
June 20th, 2016  
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