Article on the replacement of war memorial chainsaw sculptures in Greensborough War Memorial Park, and ceremonial cremation of old sculptures. The new sculptures will be known as the Homefront Project.1 p. text and col. photographsgreensborough war memorial park, homefront project, homefront sculptures, chainsaw sculptures

A new group of chainsaw sculptures was installed in Greensborough's War Memorial Park in time for ANZAC Day 2018. The 8 sculptures are part of Banyule Council's "Homefront" project.Digital copy of news article 1 page, black text, colour image.greensborough war memorial park, homefront project, chainsaw sculptures, hikaru kidama, leigh conkie

Popular wooden sculptures inspired by wartime characters were set on fire and farewelled in a special ceremony over the weekend. The sculptures, created by chainsaw artist Leigh Conkie had stood at War Memorial Park for over a decade. They will be replaced by the Homefront Project.News article 1 page, black text, colour image.greensborough war memorial park, wooden sculptures, banyule city council, leigh conkie, homefront project

Photographs of the burning of the Conkie chainsaw sculptures at Greensborough War Memorial Park on 09/09/2017. These original statues had become weather damaged over time and were replaced by the Homefront Project chainsaw sculptures. Photographs from Homefront Facebook page.This text and photographs were copied from a Facebook site. Members are people who lived in the Greensborough area and share their reminiscences of the area with others. The site is administered by a GHS member but is not officially affiliated with the Society. Any information is the opinion of the contributor. Photographs and text sourced from social media.chainsaw sculptures, greensborough war memorial park, leigh conkie, homefront project

Details of 15 soldiers from the Greensborough district who lost their lives in World War 1. With photos of some of Leigh Conkie's chainsaw sculptures, and of the Greensborough War Memorial (Fallen Soldier's Memorial) first erected in Main Street in 1919, now in the Greensborough War Memorial Park. The booklet was prepared for a group walk around War Memorial Park. Updated October 2019 for Heritage Day talk and BBQ at War Memorial Park. Updated version contains information on Homefront Project chainsaw statues.16p., A5 booklet, black & white and col. photos. Updated 2019greensborough war memorial park, world war i, war memorials greensborough, leigh conkie, fallen soldiers memorial greensborough, homefront project, homefront sculptures

Description of the people, stories and signiificance behind the new sculptures in Greensborough War Memorial Park, including chainsaw artists Hikaru Kodama, Leigh Conkie and John Brady and blacksmith Roland Dannenhauer. Director: Michael Wilkins, Producer/Designer: Amanda Gibson.Colour DVD; with Councillors notes at special documentary screening, publicity leaflet and ticket for screening held 15 May 2019greensborough park, war memorials victoria, homefront project

"Homefront" is the name of the group of chainsaw statues in Greensborough's War Memorial Park. Banyule Council initiated the project. The sculptures were designed by Amanda Gibson, carved by Hikaru Kodama and Leigh Conkie. This sculpture "Modern Warfare" shows two soldiers standing back to back. These soldiers are a symbol of strength and the ability to focus. And a reminder that Australian soldiers are currently deployed overseas. Women have been on the front line since 2016. She wears the uniform worn in East Timor. The male wears the uniform from Afghanistan. The Homefront project replaces Leigh Conkie's original chainsaw sculptures in War Memorial Park.Digital copy of colour photographsgreensborough war memorial park, war memorials, homefront project

"Homefront" is the name of the group of chainsaw statues in Greensborough's War Memorial Park. Banyule Council initiated the project. The sculptures were designed by Amanda Gibson, carved by Hikaru Kodama and Leigh Conkie. This sculpture "Reunion" represents the joy of reunion and what has been happening on the ‘Homefront’ while soldiers are serving overseas. The two sculptures are placed apart, facing each other. The excitement on the young boy’s face as he runs to his father is a joy to see. Dad waits patiently, taking in the sight of his boy. The Homefront project replaces Leigh Conkie's original chainsaw sculptures in War Memorial Park.Digital copy of colour photographsgreensborough war memorial park, war memorials, homefront project

"Homefront" is the name of the group of chainsaw statues in Greensborough's War Memorial Park. Banyule Council initiated the project. The sculptures were designed by Amanda Gibson, carved by Hikaru Kodama and Leigh Conkie. This sculpture "Reunion" represents the joy of reunion and what has been happening on the ‘Homefront’ while soldiers are serving overseas. The two sculptures are placed apart, facing each other. The excitement on the young boy’s face as he runs to his father is a joy to see. Dad waits patiently, taking in the sight of his boy. The Homefront project replaces Leigh Conkie's original chainsaw sculptures in War Memorial Park.Digital copy of colour photographsgreensborough war memorial park, war memorials, homefront project

"Homefront" is the name of the group of chainsaw statues in Greensborough's War Memorial Park. Banyule Council initiated the project. The sculptures were designed by Amanda Gibson, carved by Hikaru Kodama and Leigh Conkie. This sculpture 'Justin the Tracker Dog" represents the 11 tracker dogs in the Vietnam War. The names of all dogs are on the base of the statue. All dogs were black Labradors rescued from Sydney pounds and named after Roman emperors. Justin was carved by Leigh Conkie. Stainless steel collar forged by Roland Dannenhauer. The Homefront project replaces Leigh Conkie's original chainsaw sculptures in War Memorial Park.Digital copy of colour photographsgreensborough war memorial park, war memorials, homefront project

"Homefront" is the name of the group of chainsaw statues in Greensborough's War Memorial Park. Banyule Council initiated the project. The sculptures were designed by Amanda Gibson, carved by Hikaru Kodama and Leigh Conkie. In this sculpture "Vietnam", the soldier is based on veteran Bill Cantwell’s experience in the Vietnam War. The young soldier wears an eye patch – Bill’s legacy of his wartime injury. The base of the statue represents being held down – you can see the hands reaching up the soldier’s legs. Carved by Hikaru. The laser-cut steel shield has a pattern of Huey helicopters flying over rubber trees, Bill’s memory of being evacuated after being shot in the eye. The Homefront project replaces Leigh Conkie's original chainsaw sculptures in War Memorial Park.Digital copy of colour photographsgreensborough war memorial park, war memorials, homefront project

Bill Cantwell, Vietnam veteran, was the model for the new sculptures in Greensborough War Memorial Park 1 p. transcribed article with colour photographbill cantwell, greensborough war memorial park, homefront sculptures, homefront project

Final touches are being carved on wartime wooden sculptures that will be prominently displayed at Greensborough War Memorial Park ahead of Anzac Day.News article 1 page, black text and colour image .greensborough war memorial park, anzac day, chainsaw sculptures, hikaru kodama, homefront project

Chainsaw carver Hikaru Kodama puts some finishing touches on wartime wooden sculptures that will be displayed at Greensborough War Memorial Park ahead of Anzac Day.News article 1 page, black text and colour image .hikaru kodama, wooden sculptures, greensborough war memorial park, chainsaw sculptures, homefront project