About the Sculpture
Sculpture “Two Sisters” (2025)
Artist Elyssa Sykes Smith
Commissioned Silos Estate (2019)
About the Artist
The sculpture ‘Two Sisters’ is mounted high on the curved face of one of our two original (1904) concrete silos, and captures a powerful moment of aspiration and solidarity between two sisters. Composed predominantly of reclaimed aluminium, the artwork tells a story of mutual support and shared ambition. One figure reaches skyward, her form stretched in graceful determination. Below her, another figure ascends, grasping the hand of the one above, supporting each other. At once a gesture of seeking help and offering it, the scene embodies the essence of women lifting one another — not just metaphorically, but literally — toward their highest potential.
The minimalist, geometric design lends the figures a sense of weightlessness, as though their combined strength defies gravity itself. Clean lines and angular forms echo both the industrial character of the silo and the innovation embedded in the sculpture’s sustainable construction. By using salvaged aluminium, the piece also reflects a commitment to environmental consciousness — proving that beauty and meaning can rise from what others discard.
This sculpture is more than a visual landmark; it is a symbol of empowerment, resilience, and the deep love of two sisters. Whether viewed from afar or studied up close, it invites reflection on the power of shared dreams and the vital role of community in reaching new heights. Silos Estate 2025
Photograph ASAF SULTAN.
Elyssa Sykes-Smith is a Shoalhaven and London based artist engaged in various creative fields, including sculpture, installation, performance, and public art. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Art (Hons), National Art School Sydney, and a Master of Fine Arts in Spatial Performance and Design, Architectural Association School of Architecture London. Elyssa is committed to human rights and environmental sustainability, using art, scientific research, and education to create meaningful projects that benefit society. A passionate communicator, Elyssa works collaboratively to achieve ambitious goals, distilling complex psychological states into immersive, multi-sensory experiences and site-responsive designs that harness traditional and emergent digital sculptural methods. Elyssa has completed numerous permanent and temporary commissions for urban, architectural and natural environments including Sculpture by the Sea Bondi (seven times) and the Venice Architecture Biennale emphasising the use of reclaimed materials and ethical practices in her work www.elyssasykes-smith.com Elyssa Sykes-Smith 2025
