Panning for Gold is a sculpture from Crystal Przybille’s The Hands of Time series that captures the spirit of Victoria’s gold rush era through the image of hands meticulously sifting through sediment in search of gold. This piece honors the determination, hard work, and dreams of the early settlers who shaped the city’s development. By highlighting this pivotal moment in Victoria’s history, the sculpture invites viewers to reflect on the challenges and opportunities that contributed to the city’s growth and identity.