The Shape Of HistoryMay 14, 2024

Renowned for his iconic and emotive sculptures in bronze, the internationally acclaimed sculptor and artist Rowan Gillespie has just been commissioned to create a very special project - a set of sculptures for Hobart's waterfront in Tasmania, depicting and honouring the untold story of the Irish female convicts and their children who came to Hobart Town from Ireland. In this fascinating documentary, the cameras will follow Gillespie as he visits Hobart to begin his research and immerse himself in the details of the project.

The Shape Of History was broadcast on SBS ONE at Tuesday 14 May 2024, 02:00. This episode was initially placed on Friday 31 March 2023.