Commissioned by the Eltham Cemetery Trust in 2008 in recognition of the cemetery's 150th anniversary.jim connor collection, 150th anniversary, art in public places, eltham, eltham cemetery, eltham cemetery trust, main road, matcham skipper, sculptures, young man awakening

Commissioned by the Eltham Cemetery Trust in 2008 in recognition of the cemetery's 150th anniversary.jim connor collection, 150th anniversary, art in public places, eltham, eltham cemetery, eltham cemetery trust, main road, matcham skipper, sculptures, young man awakening

Commissioned by the Eltham Cemetery Trust to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the CemeteryBorn Digitaleltham cemetery, matcham skipper, eltham cemetery trust, art in public places, sculptures, young man awakening

Commissioned by the Eltham Cemetery Trust to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the CemeteryBorn Digitaleltham cemetery, matcham skipper, eltham cemetery trust, art in public places, sculptures, young man awakening

Commissioned by the Eltham Cemetery Trust to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the CemeteryBorn Digitaleltham cemetery, matcham skipper, eltham cemetery trust, art in public places, sculptures, young man awakening

Commissioned by the Eltham Cemetery Trust to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the CemeteryBorn Digitaleltham cemetery, matcham skipper, eltham cemetery trust, art in public places, sculptures, young man awakening

Commissioned by the Eltham Cemetery Trust to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the CemeteryBorn Digitaleltham cemetery, matcham skipper, eltham cemetery trust, art in public places, sculptures, young man awakening

Young Man Awakening, Matcham Skipper 2008 Commissioned by the Eltham Cemetery Trust in 2008 in recognition of the cemetery's 150th anniversary.Tomorrow's history documented todayeltham, jim connor collection, eltham cemetery, 150th anniversary, art in public places, eltham cemetery trust, matcham skipper, young man awakening, sculpture

Young Man Awakening, Matcham Skipper 2008 Commissioned by the Eltham Cemetery Trust in 2008 in recognition of the cemetery's 150th anniversary.Tomorrow's history documented todayeltham, jim connor collection, eltham cemetery, 150th anniversary, art in public places, eltham cemetery trust, matcham skipper, young man awakening, sculpture

Young Man Awakening, Matcham Skipper 2008 Commissioned by the Eltham Cemetery Trust in 2008 in recognition of the cemetery's 150th anniversary.Tomorrow's history documented todayeltham, jim connor collection, eltham cemetery, 150th anniversary, art in public places, eltham cemetery trust, matcham skipper, young man awakening, sculpture

Young Man Awakening, Matcham Skipper 2008 Commissioned by the Eltham Cemetery Trust in 2008 in recognition of the cemetery's 150th anniversary.Tomorrow's history documented todayeltham, jim connor collection, 150th anniversary, art in public places, eltham cemetery, eltham cemetery trust, matcham skipper, young man awakening, sculpture

Young Man Awakening, Matcham Skipper 2008 Commissioned by the Eltham Cemetery Trust in 2008 in recognition of the cemetery's 150th anniversary.Tomorrow's history documented todayeltham, jim connor collection, 150th anniversary, art in public places, eltham cemetery, eltham cemetery trust, matcham skipper, young man awakening, sculpture

Young Man Awakening, Matcham Skipper 2008 Commissioned by the Eltham Cemetery Trust in 2008 in recognition of the cemetery's 150th anniversary.Tomorrow's history documented todayeltham, jim connor collection, 150th anniversary, art in public places, eltham cemetery, eltham cemetery trust, matcham skipper, young man awakening, sculpture

The Eltham Cemetery Trust, established in 1858, selected the existing burial site at Mount Pleasant Road on high ground overlooking the village of Eltham. The first recorded burial took place in 1861 in the Church of England section. Headstones depict the names of many early and well known local families. On Saturday 5th March 2016 Harry Gilham again lead members and visitors on a heritage excursion through parts of the cemetery, while providing background information on selected individuals buried there. Harry’s cemetery walks have always been popular, and members and visitors were encouraged to come along and experience the tranquil surroundings of this picturesque cemetery. We were also able to view the recently installed sculpture titled ‘A Currawong Takes Flight’ by Michael Wilson located at the highest point of the fence-lined border between Montsalvat and the cemetery. It is close to the last bronze sculpture by Matcham Skipper, titled ‘Young Man Awakening’, commissioned by the Eltham Cemetery Trust to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the cemetery in 2008. As an addition, we also met the artists and stonemason and given a brief background into the Trust’s newest art project installation titled “Our Eltham – Artistic Recollections” which will feature ceramic panels containing artwork with a local history theme. The work is the joint creation of artist Nerina Lascelles and ceramicist Linda Detoma, supported with stonework by Leigh Wykes and steelwork by Neil Carter, all skilled local Nillumbik artisans.fay bridge collection, 2016-03-05, eltham cemetery, geoff watt, jim connor, leigh wykes, linda detoma, nerina lascelles, young man awakening, harry gilham