“The invaders”
Sydney October 2014 (9 photos)
The 18th annual Sculpture by the sea exhibition at Bondi is now in its final week. This free public event, running from 23 October to 9 November, includes 109 exhibiting artists from 16 countries around the world. It is held along the 1.2km coastal walk between Bondi Beach and Tamarama Beach.
LOOK WHO’S HERE…, by Janaki Lele.
Statement: The work explores animal forms, nature and architecture through paper. The technique and subject matter kindles curiosity and amusement.
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“We know what you did last summer”
THE GUARDIANS, by Carla Gottgens.
Statement: They are here to oversee and protect. Often unnoticed, hidden and shunned. Friend or foe? They are the guardians.
During my descent via these steps, I wondered why people were stopping to take photos of the steps. It wasn’t until I got to the bottom that I turned around and looked back at the steps. Some of the exhibits are easily missed if you don’t know where to look.
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“Ground control to Major Tom”
NOTHIN’ BUT SKY, by Braddon Snape.
Statement: The work beckons one to immerse themselves, to funnel and focus their view of the expansive Australian sky, in a moment of isolation.
If you’re wondering, yes I did stick my head through the hole in the sculpture and looked up. I also checked my catalogue over and over again, to see if the flying car was part of the exhibit. Later that night, I learnt that the flying car was a publicity stunt to promote Movember, which in turn is a month long promotion for men’s health issues.
Sorry, couldn’t help myself with a little creative editing…
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“Your time will come”
REQUIEM PIECE, by Stephen Harrison.
Statement: The work is inspired by symbolism, mythology and the graveyards of Paris and Prague.
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“Joining the queue”
CHAIN REACTION, by Michael Van Dam.
Statement: Everything we do effects (sic) others, whether it’s acts of kindness or of violence. It’s all linked. For every action there is a chain reaction.
I thought you might like a view of part of the coastal walkway, standing at the Bondi start point and looking south. Fortunately, this wasn’t a busy time of the day. The exhibits are dotted around the path.
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This is part 2 of a 5 part series.
Sculpture by the sea, Bondi 2014 (5)
Sculpture by the sea, Bondi 2014 (4)
Last caption: everything we do affects others.
I prefer to think of the Third Law as being “for every action that is an equal and opposite reaction”. Dunno about a chain reaction …
Photos sublime. Of course.
The caption is exactly as per the program – I agree with you. 🙂 The idea of the chain reaction fits in nicely though with the human queue though. 🙂 Thank you kindly.
Such widespread grammatical lack ! – I like the (sic) ! 😀
The least I could do. I didn’t want multiple comments along the same lines. 🙂
It should be used more to indicate the error isn’t the blogger’s …
I really liked this group of pictures especially the first of the insect made of newspaper. Reading the newspaper is way scarier than any insect. 🙂
Thank you so much. You are so right.
A very unique gallery and display!! Love the stairs!!!!
Thank you, Not exactly sculpture, but definitely art.
It would have been a real shocker if I had seen that edited photograph without the original one or even the comment of yours. That was well done 🙂
I just loved the ant. Too cute.
Thanks. That kind of photoshopping is not what I’m about, so I wanted to provide context. It was actually kind of weird standing there and seeing this helicopter towing a car come right along the headland, several times. 🙂
What a cool exhibition! The Invaders are my favourite! 🙂 Great photos Draco!
Thanks Elina. They were fun displays. Everyone was taking photos of them. 🙂
I like the steps, mostly because they are noticeable only to those who are awake. The flying car is cool, too. Love your editing on it.
Thank you. One of the art exhibits was a skywriting symbol in the sky, so you can understand why I thought the flying car was also an art exhibit. If the flying car were an art exhibition in itself, I’d have called it “apocalypse now”. 🙂
Perhaps “a-park-alypse now?”
Quelle drôle. 🙂
Omg my 14-year old son would totally love walking up those stairs. It’s so cool…and the Requiem piece is very spooky. Thanks for sharing great photos.
The Requiem piece was life size and hidden amongst the trees at the apex of a blind curve. If the path were any narrower, I may well have fallen off the cliff in initial surprise. 🙂
Oh how I wish I lived by the sea. Thanks for a window into your world. 🙂
You’d be on sensory overload if you did. 🙂 But I’m sure you wouldn’t mind that. 🙂 Thank you.
sweet invaders and incredible tag steps !
True. Thank you.
I love the treatment you have given the paper spider – the exposure only detailing the light on the face only – excellent
Thank you Scott. A simple touch of whimsy. 🙂
I love those spiders, they look so much fun, kind of removes the scariness away from the crawling spider! 😀
I wouldn’t want to stumble across that Requiem sculpture in the dark….creepy would be an understatement!!!
It’s not often you see cars swinging in mid air like that I guess, and I love your editing! I can now see how some of those UFO pictures might have been done. That’s assuming of course, they haven’t just been creatively stuck on – which some look like they have! 😉
Looking forward to seeing more of your amazing pictures in January! 🙂
Your sentiments on all 3 photos echo mine exactly. Enjoy your break. 🙂
So cool exhibition,I look forward to see more.
I love the ant made with old newspaper, what a cool idea and of course the street art on stairs (in Paris there is an artist that make things like this https://fr-fr.facebook.com/ZaG47 and this http://street-art-scenik.com/2014/10/07/actualite-street-art-la-nuit-blanche-archanges-urbains/)
So know I am waiting to see your moustache for november 😉
Have a nice week ahead my dear Draco 🙂
Thank you, Sophie. I thought the street art would appeal to you. 🙂
I would need all of November and December to grow any significant moustache. 🙂 Have a wonderful week ahead too. 🙂
Very creative. Thanks for the tour, Dragon. 🙂
Thank you, Amy. 🙂
Great set of pics as usual. A lot of them are bait creep. Especially the mood you create with the first one in silhouette, and the eyes that you can just see. I’m gutted that I’m never home at the right time to see Sculpture by the Sea.
Thanks, I’ll group a set of happy ones together later. 🙂
It’s getting more and more popular each year. I usually make a day of it, getting a little sun, a lot of walking exercise and a nice lunch at Bondi. So it’s something I try to go to regularly now. 🙂
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Ah….The Invaders. Great fun. When you can’t see the context, they can be appreciated for themselves.
Some sculptures, people walk past without comet. Most people gave a giggle when they saw these.
This is a bit of an exhibition, art from all over the world and free too. It’s all open-aired? It would be a bit of a struggle to see it if the weather was a bit damp. Great editing, Dragon. Flying car in the sky. I’m sure you wanted to sit in it up there 🙂
The artists know the displays can be subject to rain, salt water spray, and high wind. Even the papier mache ants are weather proofed. 🙂
I initially thought the papier mache ants were spiders 😦 I hate spiders and had to look away from your photos. I don’t know if I’ll want to see them up close in real life 🙂
I can understand that. In silhouette, they look creepy. 🙂
Great photos! And such an amazing looking day to be out and seeing all the sculptures. The little invaders are my favourite so far. Too cute 🙂
Thanks. The ants were kind of hidden in the cliff face. Most people smiled when they saw them. 🙂
Excellent as always, lots of fun here.
Thank you.
Lignum!.
Such a great post over here… I love the photographs you have taken and particularly smiled at the steps’ count… Moral of the story: sometimes you need to turn around just to take a peek and check out if you haven’t missed anything!.:star:
All the best to you, Aquileana 😀
Not all the sculptures and art are in open view. You have to work to find some of them, but it’s all fun. 🙂
Thank you Aquileana.
Oh, I am waiting already for your next posts!
Thanks. 🙂
very creative… I think I the last one, the chainreaction, best, in terms of concept and representation… the car is crazy, no doubt… I bet you were tempted to get in that flying car and take a shot of the exhibition from a higher angle PoV?! … I would have been lol 🙂
lookin forward to the other parts in the series, Lignum 🙂
Thanks Alex. I like the juxtaposition of the chain reaction sculpture and the chain of people along the path. 🙂 The flying car was a bit surreal. I thought it was going to land and people were going to jump out of the car. 🙂
Bravo! Playful. Creative. Entertaining. Thought provoking. A job well done. 🙂
Thank you very much.
Love the newspaper ant! It all looks very creative 🙂
There was a colony of them in the rock face. It was rather impressive to see. It’s a great way for artists to showcase their art, and most of the sculptures are for sale.
And you thought well 🙂 I love everything on this page except for that (though moving) Asian girl in the header with poor skin and a bit of an attitude. I am sorry to have to bring her up again, but it is one of those faces I could just slap 😀 (will you forgive me my outbursts?). I am overwhelmed to be here, honestly, with all the stashed beauties you have waiting….
Thanks, Paula. There’s the natural beauty of the landscape and the beauty of the sculptures. Take your pick. 🙂
And no problem, during my shutdown for Christmas, I’ll review all my headers, and remove/change some. Your opinion is noted. 🙂 Until then, just hit the refresh button if she shows up.
P.S. I like your music selection for this tour… especially Major Tom 🙂 That’s the first I hear of Movember – it should be as important and publicized as the pink ribbon month.
Thanks. I think it’s an international event, maybe not as widespread as pink ribbon month, though.
Great photos Draco! Love the stairs and what you did to the car! We don’t need Harry Potter to make it fly!
Of course, Harry Potter! I was trying to think of a nice line from Back to the future for this one, but Harry Potter would have worked well. 🙂 Thanks, Indah.
My pleasure 😉
There were so many people when I went I missed the artwork on the stairs completely! I guess that’s partly the point. Love the flying car.
Yes, if I’d been there at a different time, during bigger crowds or whilst a school group was passing by, the same would have happened to me. At least, I assume it will still be there once the sculptures are removed.
I hope it will remain.
Yes, I don’t see the point in removing it.
Wow Lignum, I am simply overwhelmed at so many stimulating moments and particularly enjoy the solitude and view of the Chain Reaction with all those little hatted heads bobbing down below.
It’s a very concentrated art walk, Patti. I’m glad so many people come out to enjoy it.
Those steps are so nifty, and the aliens gave me the creeps! (I’m a bit of a wuss 🙂 Love the last, with the coastal view, too.
It’s a wonderful coastal walk from Bondi to Coogee, if you have the time. In real life, most smiled and laughed when they saw those “invaders”. 🙂