Reflection – Memorial Martin Place is an ever-present part of Sydney’s cityscape, embedded into the fabric of the city, just as the events of December 2014 are ingrained into the city’s history.

The inspiration for the permanent memorial is based upon creating a symbolic memory of the floral tribute laid by thousands of people following the Martin Place siege.

The work comprises 210 hand crafted brass powder coated flowers, 12 varieties, 19 colours. Each flower is unique and is housed in a mirrored stainless-steel cube inserted flush with the granite pavement of Martin Place arranged in a random starburst pattern creating a visual field of flowers below the pavement.

Developed in Consultation with the grieving families of the victims, the Department of Premier and Cabinet, Infrastructure NSW, Government Architect and the City of Sydney, the character of the memorial was designed to be quiet, respectful and reflective.

Collaboration with artist Jess Dare, who stylistically interpreted the flowers left after the siege including those which were more prolific, those that were first laid and those handpicked.

Creating hand-crafted flowers to emulate this visible, powerful response of the community during this time, ensuring its place as part of Sydney’s memory.