Lindy Lee‘s $10 Million Gold Sculpture ’Abundance’ Set for National Gallery Debut

The National Gallery of Australia is poised to unveil Lindy Lee’s highly anticipated sculpture ‘Abundance’ on October 25, as part of the ‘Lindy Lee’ exhibition. This remarkable piece, crafted from pure Australian ABC Bullion gold and valued at over $10 million, represents a collaboration between Lee and the artisans of Pallion through the Pallion Arts Program.

‘Abundance’ draws inspiration from Lee’s public artwork ‘Ouroboros’, also at the National Gallery, and stands as her most ambitious project to date. Lee is the inaugural artist to participate in the Pallion Arts Program, an initiative designed to provide both emerging and established First Nations and Australian artists with greater access to work in Australian gold and silver.

Complementing the sculpture’s debut, Lee has created the Xiaolong jewelry collection. This limited-edition series, featuring a ring, earrings, pendant, and cuff bangle, will be available alongside her self-titled exhibition at the National Gallery. The collection symbolizes Lee’s deep connection with jade and gold, while commemorating the ‘Abundance’ sculpture.

The Pallion Arts Program is already fostering new creative endeavors. Australian artist Troy Emery and First Nations artist Gaypalani Wanambi from Yirrkala in far eastern Arnhem Land are currently developing precious metal works, with reveals planned for the future.

Pallion Group, Australia’s largest precious metals conglomerate, is behind this innovative arts program. The group, which includes subsidiaries such as ABC Bullion, W.J. Sanders, Palloys, and ABC Refinery, is known for producing iconic pieces like the Melbourne Cup and Australian Open trophies. Pallion also maintains a strong commitment to philanthropy, sponsoring events like the SCHF Gold Dinner and Tour de Cure.

This collaboration between Lindy Lee and Pallion marks a significant moment in Australian art, bridging traditional craftsmanship with contemporary artistic vision and opening new avenues for artists to work with precious metals.