Sculptor had strong work ethic, meticulous attention to detail
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By Simon McInnes
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Motorists may well be familiar with sculpture
Fire Within Two on the M1 Freeway at the Kororoit Creek Road intersection between Melbourne and Geelong. It was the creation of sculptor Adrian Mauriks, who has died following a battle with cancer.
Mauriks, the creator of many notable sculptures in Melbourne, including the installation
Silence at Docklands, became known for his prolific volume of sculptural work.
Adrian was born in Holland and emigrated to Australia with his family in 1957. The family were in the printing business and Adrian completed his apprenticeship in printing before developing an interest in painting. In 1965, he travelled to England and Europe with his wife, Mary, and the two years they spent wandering through art galleries ignited his passion for art.
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Major delays are expected to be experienced around Altona, Altona North, Brooklyn and Laverton North due to the closure of the West Gate Freeway between the M80 Ring Road and Grieve Parade for West Gate Tunnel works.
Motorists are urged to avoid the area where possible.
There are increased traffic volumes and delays affecting the M80 Ring Road, Princes and West Gate freeways, and Millers, Blackshaws, Kororoit Creek and Boundary roads.
There are detours along Geelong, Millers, Boundary, Little Boundary and Geelong roads.
Motorists travelling between the Western Freeway and the city, are suggested to try Ballarat Road or the Tullamaine and Calder freeways instead.