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TOTEMIC

Reko Rennie’s cast bronze sculpture Totemic reimagines the traditional totem through a contemporary lens, fusing historical symbolism with bold, urban aesthetics. Its reflective bronze surface captures light, movement, and the surrounding environment—inviting interaction and shifting perception. Beneath the sculpture, grey paving stones radiate outward in Rennie’s signature diamond pattern, anchoring the work in both place and tradition.

Embodying resilience, identity, and cultural continuity, Totemic encourages reflection on the enduring presence and cultural strength of First Nations peoples, and invites viewers to consider the evolving role of monuments in public space.

Artist: Reko Rennie
Client: Scape
Location: Gadigal Land/Sydney, Australia
Curator: Vital Commons
Project Management: David Hagger
Fabrication: Sculpture Co.

Commissioned as part of New Monumental, a public art series curated by Vital Commons for Scape.

Photography: Mark Pokorny
August 2025