Six bronze, circular, angled, interlocking shapes stand on a hexagonal base referencing the wheels of fortune.
Artist: Dennis Wolanski
Artwork description
Angled Wheels of Fortune was created by sculptor Dennis Wolanski, gifted to the City of Sydney by an unknown donor and unveiled on 26 April 1988.
It consists of 6 bronze circular metal shapes that are interlocked. Each circle has 2 triangular shapes cut from the centre to create a negative space.
The surface is textured and has an applied patina which creates a pale green streaky appearance.
Artist
Dennis Wolanski was born in Poland. He survived the Warsaw Ghetto during the Nazi occupation of World War 2 before migrating to Australia via Paris in 1950.
His interest in sculpture flourished from the 1970s when he exhibited and was commissioned to create works for public spaces and buildings both in Australia and internationally.
Inscription
Angled Wheels of Fortune
This work, created by sculptor, Dennis Wolanski, was presented to the City of Sydney by a generous citizen.
Unveiled on the 26th April, 1988, by Sir Eric Neal, A.C., Chief Commissioner, Sir Nicholas Shehadie, O.B.E
This work, created by sculptor, Dennis Wolanski, was presented to the City of Sydney by a generous citizen.
Unveiled on the 26th April, 1988, by Sir Eric Neal, A.C., Chief Commissioner, Sir Nicholas Shehadie, O.B.E
