Peter
was commissioned by Mercy Health to create a sculpture to place
at the entrance of their administration and training centre in Thurgoona
(near Albury NSW). Peter was asked to create an artwork that reflected
the work done by Mercy Health in the area. Mercy Health run many
houses, centers and activities for the benefit of people with mental
and physical challenges. Their philosophy is that the staff and
the clients walk side by side and face life's challenges together.
As part
of Peter's research for this project he visited many of the homes
and day centers. He created and ran a 3 day workshop. He got to
know many of the people who work for Mercy Health.
The sculpture
is based on a friens of Peter's in Sydney who life and work 'mirrors'
Peter's experiences in Lavington. The sculpture represents a graceful
figure with great emotional potential and peace.
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