Windsor and its square have always been an area of great interest to artists for 210 years. No other country town in Australia can challenge this. Its mixture of old world colonial charm, picturesque setting and historical associations brings out the romance and the aesthetics in many . An amateur Windsor artist 90 years ago also responded to this evocative attraction and painted a picture for his lounge room wall. It was recently discovered on a wall in Windsor still within the family.
It was painted on the far side of the river looking back at a place he loved and appreciated – he was truly connected to the place physically and spiritually. One wonders whether he would be motivated to repeat this artistic gesture if the park is shaved off, the historic bridge destroyed and an elevated new bridge is constructed – you be the judge!
A close up of the buildings around the square is still not unlike his descendants would know today. The super imposed RMS image of the new bridge gives an impression of what it will look like if politicians and the RMS get their way.
This whole issue is hard to sell to the powers that rule because it is aesthetic, spiritual and deals with empathy and cultural understanding – abstract ideas. Ideas that make us truly human. These are ephemeral concepts to many and require both educated and sensitive minds willing to question their beliefs and move from the certainties of economic rationalism. Many politicians and local power brokers must look at CAWB with bemused minds. One must have a soul to appreciate those who have a soul.
It was painted on the far side of the river looking back at a place he loved and appreciated – he was truly connected to the place physically and spiritually. One wonders whether he would be motivated to repeat this artistic gesture if the park is shaved off, the historic bridge destroyed and an elevated new bridge is constructed – you be the judge!
A close up of the buildings around the square is still not unlike his descendants would know today. The super imposed RMS image of the new bridge gives an impression of what it will look like if politicians and the RMS get their way.
This whole issue is hard to sell to the powers that rule because it is aesthetic, spiritual and deals with empathy and cultural understanding – abstract ideas. Ideas that make us truly human. These are ephemeral concepts to many and require both educated and sensitive minds willing to question their beliefs and move from the certainties of economic rationalism. Many politicians and local power brokers must look at CAWB with bemused minds. One must have a soul to appreciate those who have a soul.
