M7 Public Artwork, Western Sydney

May 12

Maria Lock & Robert Lock, Bronze Figures, 2026

Bronze Sculptures of Maria Lock & Robert Lock, located on M7 Motorway, Elizabeh Hills. Co-created by Dharug artist Jasmine Seymour and Balarinji Studio; sculpted by Karen Alexander. Commissioned by: NorthWestern Roads Group (NWRG) and Transport for NSW

Maria Lock whose family fought in the Frontier Wars, and her convict husband, Robert Lock. Maria Lock (c.1805-1878), daughter of Yarramundi, broke barriers in education and in pursuing Aboriginal rights. Many Dharug people descend from Maria and Robert’s nine surviving children.

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Karen Alexander

M7 Public Artwork, Western Sydney

Maria Lock & Robert Lock, Bronze Figures, 2026

Commissions

St Patrick’s Catholic Church, The Rocks, Sydney

Karen Alexander