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In the Studio: Lindy Lee’s Ouroboros

The epic journey of Lindy Lee's $14 million, three-tonne, 10-metre wide artwork Ouroboros, from its creation to its installation at Australia's National Gallery of Art.

Lindy Lee’s Ouroboros is the most expensive single artwork commission in Australian history. A $14 million, three-tonne, 10-metre wide freestanding shell of mirror-polished stainless steel with 48,000 individually cut plasma-cut perforations: Lindy calls the Ouroboros “her”. Mia Hull talks to artist Lindy Lee, NGA Director Nick Mitzevich, foundry director Eve Willems, haulage “megatrucker” Jon Kelly and legendary pilot driver Nick.

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