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A remarkable sculpture commissioned by the Signorelli Family will be revealed in Pyrmont in March 2010.
A striking bronze monument paying tribute to migrants is to be unveiled by Her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir AC CVO Governor of
New South Wales
in the presence of Hon. Kristina Keneally, Premier of NSW in Pyrmont on the 18th March 2010 in front of Doltone House Darling Island Wharf
 Commissioned by the Signorelli family, the stunning piece pays homage to those that arrived in Australia as migrants and celebrates the multicultural, diverse society that exists as a result today.
On a personal level, the sculpture is also a heart-felt tribute from the Signorelli family to their late father, Biaggio Signorelli – who arrived as a migrant in
Australia
from
Sicily
and came to establish the successful Doltone House Group.
Award-winning sculptor Terrance Plowright created the bespoke piece under the guidance and vision of the Signorelli family. Featuring 9 larger than life individuals, the sculpture weighs 10 tonnes, occupies 6 metres and has taken over 18 months to complete. Aptly entitled ‘Life from a Suitcase’, the monument depicts a larger than life Biaggio Signorelli, his wife, Filippa, and their seven grandchildren. Fittingly, the sculpture’s residence is to be on Wharf 12 in Pyrmont - where the late Mr. Signorelli arrived in
Australia
alone and penniless from
Sicily
when he was 17.
Pyrmont is also the home of two of the magnificent Doltone House properties,
Doltone
House
Jones
Bay
Wharf
and the new
Doltone
House
Darling
Island
Wharf
.
Amongst many other community achievements, Biaggio Signorelli founded this sprawling Doltone House venue portfolio, a business that his three children continue to expand after Biaggio tragically passed away last year from Mesothelioma (a rare form of asbestos related cancer.) One of Biaggio Signorelli’s greatest achievements, Doltone House has continued to flourish since his passing, winning a multitude of awards and accolades and continuing his legacy.
Son and Managing Director of Doltone House, Paul Signorelli, says: “What was originally conceived as a personal tribute to my father has become a celebration of all migrants. Terrance researched tirelessly to ensure he captured the heart and spirit of my father – something which he has achieved with this sculpture. We look forward to sharing it with family, friends and fellow Australians.”
In addition to being a meaningful celebration of immigration, this artistic and historical piece will undoubtedly contribute to the profile of the Pyrmont area.
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