| 词条 | Australian Farmer |
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| title = The Australian Farmer | image_file = Wudinna Australian Farmer.jpg | caption = | painting_alignment = | image_size = | alt = | other_language_1 = | other_title_1 = Big Farmer | other_language_2 = | other_title_2 = | artist = Marijan Bekic | year = {{Start date|2009|4|17|df=yes}} (construction started in 2007) | type = Statue | medium = Granite sculpture | subject = | height_metric = 8 | weight = {{convert|70|t|0}} | metric_unit = m | imperial_unit = ft | condition = | city = Wudinna, South Australia, Australia | coordinates = | owner = | url = }} The Australian Farmer (also known as the Big Farmer) is a statue located in Wudinna, South Australia. Regarded as one of Australia's Big Things, the granite sculpture stands at {{convert|8|m|0}} in height, and weighs in the vicinity of 70 tonnes. It took 17 years to produce from initial proposal to the final unveiling in 2009, and two years for the artist, Marijan Bekic (with the assistance of his son, David), to carve. The stylised work of a farmer represents the early settlers of the region, with carvings symbolising grain and sheep found within the sculpture. HistoryThe former District Council of Le Hunte (now Wudinna District Council) first proposed the idea of a community project in 1992, and the focus quickly moved to the construction of a memorial to the early settlers of the region. Given that the area is well known for its granite, it was decided that the project should incorporate the material, and a request for tender was announced in 1999.[1] Croatian-born artist Marijan Bekic responded to the advertisement, producing a scale model of his concept, and this was shown to the local community.[1] With the community's support of the concept in hand, the council sought a grant to fund the project. Although this was not forthcoming, land was donated by the Wudinna & Districts Telecentre, various companies provided sponsorship, and local residents offered food and accommodation for the artist.[1] The result was that the project commenced in 2007, with a projected construction time of twelve months.[2] The project ended up taking the artist and his son two years to complete, and it was unveiled on 17 April 2009.[3] The unveiling was preceded by a number of local events, including a live radio broadcast by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's Peter Goers. The official launch was attended by over 1000 people, with Federal and State politicians Rowan Ramsey and Liz Penfold making an appearance.[4] In August 2009, the Australian Farmer was nominated for a Ruby Award in the "Community Impact (over $100,000)" category.[5] Design and constructionStanding at {{convert|8|m|0}} in height, the work was hand-carved from {{convert|70|t|0}} of local granite.[6] The sculpture is a stylised representation of a farmer. While it takes a basic human form, the top represents the sun, while in the body are carved grain crops. Sheep are placed at the foot of the statue, representing the sheep farmers in the district as well as creating the feet of the figure when viewed from a distance.[7] References1. ^1 2 {{cite web | title = History | work = Wudinna Granite Sculpture | url = http://www.wudinnagranitesculpture.com/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=271&Itemid=330 | accessdate = 25 August 2009 }} {{coord|33|2|49.25|S|135|27|37.61|E|display=title}}2. ^{{cite news | last = Kelton | first = Greg | date = 29 September 2007 | title = Statue a solid tribute to farmers | work = The Advertiser | location = Adelaide, South Australia | url = http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/story/0,22606,22500177-2682,00.html | accessdate = 25 August 2009 }} 3. ^{{cite news | date = 22 April 2009 | title = Wudinna's Australian Farmer | work = ABC West Coast SA | publisher = Australian Broadcasting Corporation | url = http://www.abc.net.au/local/photos/2009/04/22/2549570.htm | accessdate = 25 August 2009 }} 4. ^{{cite news | last = Spence | first = Jean | date = 29 April 2009 | title = Wudinna's Australian Farmer opened | work = West Coast Sentinel | location = Ceduna, South Australia | publisher = Rural Press | url = http://www.westcoastsentinel.com.au/news/local/news/general/wudinnas-australian-farmer-opened/1493892.aspx?storypage=1 | accessdate = 25 August 2009 | archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20090923162018/http://www.westcoastsentinel.com.au/news/local/news/general/wudinnas-australian-farmer-opened/1493892.aspx?storypage=1| archivedate= 23 September 2009 | deadurl= no}} 5. ^{{cite news | last = McDonald | first = Patrick | date = 15 August 2009 | title = 2009 Ruby Award Finalists | work = The Advertiser | location = Adelaide, South Australia | url = http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/story/0,22606,25919249-5016727,00.html | accessdate = 25 August 2009 }} 6. ^{{cite news | last = Austin | first = Nigel | date = 15 April 2009 | title = Marijan Bekic's farm tribute cast in stone | work = The Advertiser | location = Adelaide, South Australia | url = http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/story/0,,25335361-2682,00.html | accessdate = 25 August 2009 }} 7. ^{{cite news | last = Neindorf | first = Brooke | date = 18 November 2008 | title = The big farmer | work = Country Hour | publisher = Australian Broadcasting Corporation | url = http://www.abc.net.au/rural/sa/content/2006/s2423121.htm | accessdate = 25 August 2009 }} 4 : Big things in South Australia|2009 sculptures|Granite sculptures|Agriculture in Australia |
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