04/08/2026
Congratulations to sculptor and TBSSS teacher Karen Alexander on her recent large scale commission project.
Keeping watch over Western Sydney’s M7 Motorway are two large bronze figures honouring Dharug matriarch Maria Lock and Robert Lock.
Maria Lock, daughter of Yarramundi, broke barriers in education and in pursuing Aboriginal rights, and her story connects many Dharug families and generations.
Co-created by Dharug artist Jasmine Seymour (descendant) and Balarinji Studio; Sculpted by Karen Alexander.
They stand on the Elizabeth Hills batter as part of the M7 Motorway Public Art collection.
Karen was honoured to work with Dharug artist Jasmine Seymour, who is a Dharug language teacher and award winning children’s book author and illustrator, working towards promoting multilingual Indigenous Australia.
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Images by Karen Alexander