Today in Queensland, special guests of Pallion gathered for a blessing ceremony at Evolution Mining’s Mount Rawdon mine, commemorating the provenance of gold in Lindy Lee’s Abundance sculpture. The occasion, led by First Nations stakeholders together with the artist, marked a significant moment in the story of Abundance as it recognised the place from where the gold was sourced, a location with personal significance for Lee given its proximity to her birthplace.
Alongside Lee, attendees included prominent figures from local First Nations communities and representatives from the precious metals and arts industries. Also present were team members from Pallion and Evolution Mining whose connection with the gold forged into Abundance spanned the journey from mine through to completion.
While onsite, guests were invited to a comprehensive tour of the Mount Rawdon mine. This included a cultural blessing ceremony on the mine floor and an insightful explanation from Lee about her artwork and its connection to the area. The event underscored the importance of the land and the sustainable practices employed in sourcing the gold.
“The occasion presented the opportunity for everyone involved in the creation of Abundance – particularly Lindy, whose birthplace is not far from Mount Rawdon – to engage with the local Indigenous leaders and receive their blessing for the gold that was sourced from Country and forged into a piece of art for all Australians to enjoy,” said Andrew Cochineas, CEO of Pallion. “The gold from which Abundance was created embodies sustainable practices. It was wonderful to be able to show that in action, but also to share insights into Mount Rawdon’s future as a sustainable hydro power station once production at the mine ends later this year.”
Reflecting Pallion’s core principles, Abundance
The transition of Mount Rawdon from a gold mining site to a sustainable hydro power station represents a forward-thinking approach to resource management and environmental stewardship. This transformation highlights the commitment of Pallion and Evolution Mining to sustainable practices and their vision for the future of the mining industry in Australia.
Abundance travelled to Mount Rawdon after its official launch in Sydney earlier this month. Its next move will be to Canberra where it will reside at the National Gallery on a long-term loan from the Pallion Art Collection, starting with an appearance alongside an exhibition of the artists’s work, titled ‘Lindy Lee’, which opens to the public on October 25.
Commissioned by the Pallion Arts Program, Lee’s Abundance is a pure gold companion creation of the artist’s most significant public art project to date, Ouroboros, which is being unveiled in the National Gallery’s Sculpture Garden on October 25.
Measuring approximately 45cm wide and made from 50kg of pure Australian ABC Bullion gold, Abundance symbolises birth, death, regeneration and transcendence, bringing together two of Australia’s most important industries – precious metals and the arts.
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