Dragonfly
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Dragonfly by Tom Merrifield 1988
Waymark Code: WMAH5P
Location: Victoria, Australia
Date Posted: 01/15/2011
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Tom Merrifield was born in Sydney, Australia. He trained as a classical dancer and at the age of sixteen joined the Borovansky Ballet as the youngest principal dancer. Three years later, he moved to Britain where he was principal dancer in a number of West End musicals as well as appearing in numerous television productions.
After an injury curtailed his dance career, Tom turned to the second stage of his remarkable life, and began to draw and create sculptures of the world of dance. He became an immediate success, and has since exhibited in New York, Paris, Brussels, as well as Monte Carlo, Athens, London and of course, Aberdeen.
Dragonfly, was chosen by the Victorian Arts Centre in Melbourne, Australia, where it now graces the Pavlova Walk in the lovely gardens of this truly splendid building.
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Dragonfly
Figure Type: Fantasy creature
Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Tom Merrifield
Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 1988
Materials used: Bronze with green patina
Location: Pavlova Walk, Victorian Arts Centre, Melbourne
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