A sculpture of a bird chained to a tether made from recycled wire and metals.

James Sheahan Catholic High School

Chained Freedom

Sculpture, welding, metal, wire, recycled metals

The eagle represents new life as it is associated with the east wind, the direction of spring, dawn and rebirth. The world will no longer live forever and human action is more crucial than ever before if we are to save the environment. The chaining of the eagle is a metaphor for the temporary, negative impact of a dying world; the chain can be removed and changed through human action.

An artistic orange brushstroke design forms abstract shapes on a white background. Overlaid on the design is the word "artexpress" in a sleek, modern black font. The orange brush strokes appear dynamic and free-flowing, with splatters and tapered ends.Simplified waratah flower in deep red colour with the words NSW Government in dark blue stacked underneath.

ARTEXPRESS is a joint partnership between The New South Wales Department of Education and NSW Education Standards Authority in association with Hazelhurst Arts Centre.