Labyrinth returns to the river

A LABYRINTH has re-appeared on the banks of the Barwon River in the lead-up to Christmas.

With Intention, a small meditation community of the Western Heights Uniting Church in Herne Hill created the temporary labyrinth as a public art project.

Now in its fourth year, the Labyrinth Project was created to provide the community with a space to slow down, re-centre and reconnect.

The temporary space has been marked out on grass alongside the Barwon River at the end of Craigie Road in Newtown, using white aerosol landscape marker’s paint.

Supported by the City of Greater Geelong and Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CCMA), it is hoped that the project will garner interest within the wider community in engaging with a public labyrinth, and provide an opportunity for people to come together and grow community in an organic way.

“In today’s busy and often challenging world it is important to slow down and reflect every now and again,” arts, culture and heritage portfolio chair Cr Jim Mason said.

“Many people find that engaging with arts and culture is a good way to do this. The labyrinth is a terrific initiative, and has clearly been a source of calm for many people.

“I encourage everyone to visit and walk the labyrinth, particularly if you are feeling stressed or need some time for inner reflection.

“In my student days I found that reflection was the best way to improve my memory and selfawareness, so I’ve made time for it ever since.”