“The Bower” has been unappreciated by many in the community since its
unveiling. Many feel it does not represent the vibrancy and diversity
of contemporary Redfern. The SSBC supports the view that this sculpture
has been inappropriately sited. Residents have commented that it is an
assertive rather than collaborative piece of artwork, and are sometimes
genuinely disturbed by its sharp edges.
The SSBC supports the efforts of the community to contribute to the
positive rebranding, improvement and re-positioning of the suburb and
has started an online and offline petition in order to seek support to
remove the sculpture.
The goal is to collect 10,000 signatures. Residents can sign the
petition either in some of the participating Redfern shops near and
around the sculpture or online at the campaign’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/RemoveTheBower. Several locals have posted ideas about how the intersection could better be utilised.
For more information contact South Sydney Business Chamber on (02) 8284 7716.
Source: www.southsydneyherald.com.au/business-chamber-wants-sculpture-gone/#.URH2BGciuN4