Meddling in World Affairs

Artist Peter Adams eases out from underneath his artwork called 'A Star Bangled Spanner' after installing it on a cliff near Bondi Beach in Sydney November 1, 2005. Adams says his artwork, made of timber, fibreglass, resin, steel and wood, represents the United States' meddling in world affairs, causing unrest to continue, like a 'spanner in the works'. The work is one of over over 100 exhibits from Australian and international artists participating in the annual 'Sculpture by the Sea' event which is in its ninth year.


Wow. A Star Bangled Spanner. I want one. Actually, I find this piece of artwork rather amusing. It can't be helped that the artist is Australian. It would be funnier if it were sitting at say, ground zero.

Oh public opinion,
what a fickle friend.
It paints you into a corner,
and bites you in the (rear) end.

Does anyone remember anything heroic or noble about Australia's contribution to the world other than Crocodile Dundee?
...Just asking, jeez.

MsAmber