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Wire Mesh Merino Flock: Sculptural Rural Interpretation Intricate wire mesh sculptures of a mature Merino sheep and her lambs graze across a sun-dried paddock, casting delicate shadows on the parched golden ground. Each animal is meticulously crafted from interwoven metal, capturing the distinctive curled fleece and lean muscular forms characteristic of Australian Merino livestock. The central larger sculpture represents the ewe, surrounded by four smaller lamb figures in varying grazing postures, creating a dynamic pastoral scene that blends agricultural heritage with contemporary artistic interpretation. Subtle patches of coarse grass and scattered dry leaves provide textural contrast to the silvery-grey metalwork, evoking the resilient landscape of rural New South Wales during a dry seasonal period. These sculptural forms transform a traditional agricultural subject into a compelling visual narrative about the relationship between Australian farmers, their livestock, and the challenging environmental conditions of the continent's agricultural regions. The wire mesh technique brilliantly captures the essence of Merino sheep - their woolly texture, muscular structure, and collective herd behavior - while simultaneously presenting them as both natural form and artistic expression.