"Steve Waugh Sculpture part of the Basil Sellers Sports Sculpture Project"
Standing adjacent the Sydney Cricket Members Stand, this 400kg bronze sculpture of Australian cricketing legend Steve Waugh shown in a pose of celebration for his century scored off the last ball of the Sydney test in 2003 verses England. Unveiled on the 5th January 2011 during Sydney Ashes Test by Alan Jones, AO. Terrance was commissioned for this work by SCG Trust Chairman, Rodney Cavalier, ABC Art Critic, Henry Mulholland and Basil Sellers. The last in a series of 10 sculptures, installed around the SCG and Sydney Football Stadium.
Amoung the Guests were: Basil Sellers with his wife Clare, Rodney Cavalier, Alan Davidson AM MBE, Jack Clarke Chairman - Cricket Australia, Mrs Peg (Ray) Lindwall, Matthew Hayden, Simon Katich, Neil Harvey MBE, Richie and Daphne Benaud, Alan Jones AO, Kevin Greene Minister for Sport & Rec, Barry O'Farrell Leader of the Opposition NSW, Kerry Chikarovski, The Hon George Souris MP, The Hon Morris Iemma, Duncan Kerr, Ken Catchpole, Lt Gen Mark Evans AO DSC, Sir Michael Parkinson and Lady Mary Parkinson, Sir Victor and Lady Blank, Dr Charlie Teo, Kamahl, Glenn McGrath, The Hon John and Janette Howard.
Prime Minister Julia Gillard was present at the lunch and whose comment "The sculpture is magnificent" was well received.
"Steve Waugh Speech"
At the unveiling of his likeness adjacent to the Sydney Cricket Ground Members stand.
"Steve Waugh Speech"
Wider shot showing the crowd and dignitaries
"Terrance Plowright Speech"
Steve Waugh sculpture unveiling.
"Terrance Plowright Speech"
Wider shot showing crowd.
"Allan Jones Speech"
Allan Jones AO, radio personality and SCG Trust member unveiled the sculpture.
"Guests"
Amoung the guests where Kamahl, Glenn McGrath shown here with Clare Sellers.
"Terrance and Steve Waugh"
Steve Waugh congratulates Terrance on a job well done.
"Steve Waugh sculpture"
Detail, front view.
"Steve Waugh sculpture"
Bronze, 1¼ life size, SCG precinct. Commissioned as part of the "Basil Sellers Sports Sculpture Project".
"Steve Waugh sculpture"
Detail.