The Way We Move Together - Two Platypuses by Jake Mikoda

The Way We Move Together - Two Platypuses

by Jake Mikoda

"The Way We Move Together" captures a quiet moment between two platypuses as they drift and play in the gentle pull of the river. There is no leader and no rush, just an easy rhythm shaped by water and familiarity. The sculpture reflects how connection often grows in nature, not through intention but through shared movement. The vertical composition holds this moment in balance, like a pause in the river where direction feels instinctive. Cast in bronze, the work turns a brief moment of closeness into something lasting, inviting the viewer to consider companionship as something that forms naturally through time, trust, and the way two beings learn to move together.

Judge's Comments MIFGS 2026

This sculpture captures a quiet and beautifully observed moment between two platypuses, held in a poised and balanced composition. The work conveys a sense of trust, rhythm and companionship, and reflects the way connection in nature often emerges through shared movement rather than force. Cast in bronze, it demonstrates a high level of skill and sensitivity, transforming a fleeting encounter into something enduring and deeply felt.

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Sculpture details

Media	bronze with multi-coloured patina on marble base
Dimensions	60h x 25w x 50d cm
Weight	12.5 kg
Year Created	2026
Edition	Unique
Techincal Support	my own foundry
Last Updated	08/06/2026 20:43:53

Exhibited in

2026 Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show

Prizes won

First Prize - Courtyard Sculpture at 2026 Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show

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