precious moments

by Sue Corbet

The inspiration for my sculpture, came from a photo of my pregnant daughter sharing some "precious moments” with with her toddler prior to the birth of her second child.To me it is a beautiful sight, a new life beginning, a second seed ripening. As I was making the work I felt very emotional as I sculpted the toddler and mother, their hands clasped, not tight, but in a nurturing way, the way it should be, without fear or prejudice or judgement. (As an afternote, my heart breaks for those who have had their children stolen, been unable to have this bond or lost children in the current war.)

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Sculpture details

Media	bronze life sized mother and toddler
Dimensions	160cm tall x 1mtr wide
Weight	100kg
Year Created	2020
Edition	unique
Techincal Support	Fusion and patination at Meridian Art foundry, Melbourne, from my hollow wax model
Last Updated	15/07/2026 22:37:06

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Prizes won

Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show Garden Sculpture Second Prize at 2024 Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show

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