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Birds9

Birds are synonymous with flight, and as such are a potent symbol and embodiment of many of humanityu2019s hopes and dreams. They connote both the human and the divine spirit through their soaring freedom of movement, and their linking of earth and sky (often also water). Birds can represent our souls, or stand for wisdom and the power of thought.

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  2. Terrance Plowright (Australian, 1949) Sidney The Dancing Brolgas fountain is located at the front of the Cockle Bay Wharf building at Darling Harbour

  3. Sidney The Dancing Brolgas fountain was designed by Terrance Plowright and created in cast stainless steel in 1998

  4. Terrance Plowright (Australian, 1949) The Dancing Brolgas fountain, Sidney The Brolga is a native bird also known as the Australian Crane

  5. Terrance Plowright (Australian, 1949) - The Dancing Brolgas fountain, Sidney Brolgas are one of Australia’s largest flying birds – they stand a metre tall and have a wing span up to 2.4 metres. Brolgas are best known for their intricate and ritualised dance

  6. Terrance Plowright (Australian, 1949) The Dancing Brolgas fountain, Sidney

  7. Terrance Plowright (Australian, 1949) The Dancing Brolgas fountain, Sidney A number of traditional Aboriginal legends and dances are associated with the bird, and use movements that mimick their graceful performances

  8. Terrance Plowright (Australian, 1949) Brolga Water Feature Stainless steel, 1.8m high on 8m high plinth, Sydney

  9. Australia 20 cents Terrance Plowright (Australian, 1949) Maquette Australia 5 dollars

  10. Tracey Emin (British, 1963) Sidney 'The Distance of your Heart' is made up of 67 tiny bronze birds, strategically perched on poles, above doorways and under benches along Bridge and Grosvenor Streets in the city centre

  11. Sidney The Distance of your Heart (2018) by Tracey Emin (British, 1963)

  12. Sidney The Distance of your Heart (2018) by Tracey Emin (British, 1963)

  13. Crane fountain Eastern Beach Reserve, Geelong, Australia

  14. Crane fountain Eastern Beach Reserve, Geelong, Australia

  15. Crane fountain Eastern Beach Reserve, Geelong, Australia

  16. Birobidzhan - Sculpture of cranes on the Bira river embankment

  17. Birobidzhan Sculpture of cranes on the Bira river embankment

  18. Figure of a crane on the bridge to the Moscow Zoo Moskow Dancing cranes M. Bronnaya st. Near the Aist restaurant

  19. Moskow Fountain 'The Singing Crane‘ Crane is a symbol of fidelity, love and long life...

  20. Moskow Fountain 'The Singing Crane'

  21. Alma-Ata Kazakhstan Cranes Village of Muchkapsky, Tambov region

  22. The birds were Native American symbols of independence. A pair of cranes symbolize good fortune and true love Tobolsk Krasnoyarsk

  23. Amos Robinson (American, 1956) Kinetic sculpture

  24. Amos Robinson (American, 1956) Kinetic sculpture Jewels-Hummingbirds - Kinetic sculpture

  25. Amos Robinson (American, 1956) Jewels-Hummingbirds - Kinetic sculpture Scissortails Kinetic sculpture

  26. Kiss (III) Kinetic sculpture Amos Robinson (American, 1956) Hummingbird - Kinetic sculpture

  27. Amos Robinson (American, 1956) Crossing paths II Kinetic sculpture Apex (Bird in flight) Kinetic sculpture

  28. Amos Robinson (American, 1956) Eagles in flight Kinetic sculpture

  29. Amos Robinson (American, 1956) Bluebird Kinetic sculpture on El Paseo, Palm Desert CA

  30. Amos Robinson (American, 1956) Bluebird Kinetic Sculpture on El Paseo, Palm Desert CA

  31. Angel Peres (French, 1929-2019) Le Ciel et la Terre Angers, Place des Justices France

  32. Angel Peres (French, 1929-2019) Le Ciel et la Terre Angers, Place des Justices France

  33. Henry Moore (English, 1898-1986) Bird (ed of12) Norton Simon Museum, Pasadena

  34. Christian Aguirre (French) Palombe bleue Tarbes, France (1991)

  35. Georges Delahaie's 1992 sculpture 'Fonatine des Oiseux' Jersey, Channel Islands Jean-Michel Folon (Belgian, 1934 - 2005)

  36. Jean-Michel Folon (Belgian, 1934 - 2005)

  37. Jean-Michel Folon (Belgian, 1934 - 2005) La Fontaine aux oiseaux Monaco

  38. Jean-Michel Folon (Belgian, 1934 - 2005) La Fontaine aux oiseaux - Château d’Arsac

  39. The Stork Fountain is located on  Amagertorv  in central  Copenhagen,  Denmark

  40. The Stork Fountain in central  Copenhagen,  Denmark

  41. The Stork Fountain in central  Copenhagen,  Denmark

  42. Hédé-Bazouges (Ille et Vilaine) Le Cabaret aux oiseaux, œuvre de Jean Lemonnier, 2004

  43. Sébastien Guandalini (French, 1971) Oiseau improbable Jardin des Arts 2012

  44. Sébastien Guandalini (French, 1971) Le p'tit gloubec Oiseau improbable

  45. Trevor Askin (New Zealand) birds

  46. Bronze sculpture by New Zealand artist Trevor J. Askin

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