and since then, four more artworks have appeared. I did post a couple of them when Chris and Pamela were here but here are all four of them now in this collage. I took these photos when I was at the marina a few days ago.
The sculptures are created by a couple called Gillie and Marc and each one costs a fortune.
You can pay over $2000 for a small sculpture measuring about 20 x 17 x 15 cm so a full size one like these is somewhere around at least $25,000 each
I reckon the marina must be collecting quite a lot of money from the people who moor their boats here to be able to afford to buy 5 of these sculptures.
Today is Australia Day and we were invited to brunch at a friend's house but a few days ago I cancelled because of the pain in my hip and so glad I did because the temperature has reached 40 degrees c today.
We have stayed indoors all day in the cool of the house and a cool change has just arrived here which is lovely.
@carole_sandford 40 degrees is a killer. At least we were able to stay reasonably cool indoors. Although it was an uncomfortable night last night because the temperature didn't drop below 28 degrees c all night.
What fun sculptures albeit expensive !! Wow ! I feel like melting here reading your post - I think I would rather the cold of the UK at the moment ! Stay cool and hope that pain will subside soon ! x
@beryl I was melting too Beryl. I do like the heat but not quite this hot. Luckily there aren't too many days where the temperature reaches this level. Anything below 16 degrees is too cold for me, so between 18 and 30 c is just fine.
They really have so much character- quite clever this sculpting duo. But the cost? Not sure about that! But I'm not sure the top athletes deserve the exorbitant salaries and perks they receive either! Great collage.
@pusspup They are cropping up all over the place aren't they.
@sangwann Ha ha yes they do don't they. Maybe they have their boat moored at the marina too.
@anniesue I believe there are a few in the UK too.
@olivetreeann The cost would make your eyes water wouldn't it.
I am with you on top athletes getting huge salaries too.
At least here the people who moor their boats at this marina know where their money is going. ha ha.
I have seen a number in Sydney & Melbourne.
Great collage.
@happysnaps There are a few in Newcastle too.
@kjarn Ha ha I'd go for the cool change. We have been melting here for the last two days.
@casablanca I have been melting today too. Temperature dropped to 25 C tonight so a bit more manageable now.
Keep cool…
Ian
@sangwann Ha ha yes they do don't they. Maybe they have their boat moored at the marina too.
@anniesue I believe there are a few in the UK too.
@olivetreeann The cost would make your eyes water wouldn't it.
I am with you on top athletes getting huge salaries too.
At least here the people who moor their boats at this marina know where their money is going. ha ha.