“Because I’m happy…”
Sydney October 2014 (9 photos)
The 18th annual Sculpture by the sea exhibition at Bondi is now over. This free public event included 109 exhibiting artists from 16 countries around the world, and was held along the 1.2km coastal walk between Bondi Beach and Tamarama Beach.
THE ASCETIC, by Naidee Changmoh.
Statement: Inspired by the purity and happiness of children. The work relates to Buddhist philosophy which keeps the mind close to peace.
“Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth”
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“Thar she blows”
BREACHING, by Michael Greve.
Statement: All about boundaries, crossing from one to another, if only for a short time. The action of launching out of your natural environment, if only for a few moments, is something that resonates with us.
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“The mother and child reunion is only a motion away”
THE MOMENT, by R.M. Gomboc.
Statement: The work represents the moment of the first glance that bonds mother and child.
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“Wild horses could not drag me away from you””
WHICH WAY FORWARDS, by Harrie Fasher.
Statement: A double headed rocking horse is a humorous look at our different approaches to life. Pulling in opposing directions, one end gallops into the future whilst the other proceeds with control and power.
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“Convoluted”
TRANSFIGURATION “RAISE” III, by Mitsuo Takeuchi.
Statement: An experiment, in which the artist is expressing the concept of position and topologies as one (minimalistic) substance.
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“On the rocks”
THE BOOT POOL, by Ian Swift.
Statement: From the South coast to Newcastle, ocean pools were largely made by families wanting a safe place to swim. Could it happen now?
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“You may say I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one”
THAT TRANQUIL MOMENT, by Stephen Marr.
Statement: A figurative work that endeavours to metaphorically personify aspects of humanity using the sculpture as a canvas to extend the concept(s).
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“I hope someday you will join us, and the world will be as one”
MAN PLAYING WITH BIRDS (2012), by Wang Shugang.
Statement: The work explores the relationship between man and nature. It combines the traditional material of bronze with the traditional arts language of realistic representation.
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This is part 4 of a 5 part series. The final part will appear later this week.
Sculpture by the sea, Bondi 2014 (5)
Sculpture by the sea, Bondi 2014 (3)
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Fabulous!
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Lots of material for contemplation. I bet it was a long, but interesting day for you. I love the first and last ones in the series, and I just realized that they’re both Asian in style.
It is a full day event for me, especially since I park about 3 beaches away and get about 10km of walking in, but it’s worth the time and effort. 🙂 There’s a certain serenity about the first and last ones.
I absolutely agree….Buty to walk so many kms… Thanks to God the weather looks great… I bet you spend the whole day each time…
Thanks a lot for sharing them L:D:!!! I love the whole series!
It’s good exercise and a good photography outing. Then I break for lunch at Bondi, and walk back the same way to get different light.
Glad you’re enjoying these. Thanks very much. 🙂
I’m clapping my hands for happiness. 🙂
I’m clapping with you. 🙂
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I’d certainly be happy if I were by the sea land locked as I am here.
A lot of people just stand and gaze out to sea. It’s a universal reaction. I guess I just take it for granted, living kind of close to the coast.
another incredible post from you 🙂 so full of sunlight and color in your world too, Lignum… 🙂 it’s great that you include the names of the sculptures and the statements of their authors… thus I can compere my first thoughts and associations with those intended by the sculptors… art is such a great source of inspiration!!
and so are your song references… I luuuuuve the first one…!!! what a great start of my week 🙂 🙂
I’m glad you’re happy. 🙂 Art is very open to interpretation but I think it helps to know what the artist is thinking or wanting to achieve, so I’m happy include that information.
Somehow, I knew you’d like that song reference. 🙂 Have a great week ahead.
The little guy does show the purity and happiness, made me smile 🙂 The ” …only a motion away” is quite moving. “I hope someday you will join us,…” goes perfectly with the statue. I so enjoy the exhibition tour. Thank you, Dragon!
The first and last radiate an inner peace, and the artists have done well to do that. Thanks for visiting Sculpture by the sea with me, Amy. 🙂
I keep the first in mind .. this child looks so happy .. so cute
Most definitely. It looks like nothing could upset him. 🙂
I like the Buddhist related sculpture. It’s warm and friendly.
There’s a sense of radiance and serenity about the first and last ones, that is hard to ignore. I liked them.
“But have you seen the white whale??” Great captures of an amazing event.
White whale sightings are rare as, umm, dragon sightings.
Thank you kindly. 🙂
Oh you just know how to rub it in, don’t you 🙂
LOL. Have a great day ahead. 🙂
What amazing set of the exhibition so far! Beautiful photos again.. Love the last one! Now I am curious with the last set!
Thanks, Indah. It was a adverse exhibition, and I was able to group a few “happy ones” together this time. Just another eclectic mix for the last one. 🙂 Have a good week ahead.
Wow, amazing shots, all of them. I like the way you compose the frame, some minimalism gives the poster impression. Well done.
Thank you very much. When I look at the sculptures, I appreciate them for being art, then I try to work out the best way to photograph it. Have a great week ahead. 🙂
You cooperate with artists to show sculptures in the best way. Have a very nice week too:)
Thank you. 🙂
First about the header before I forget – I like that smart looking old lady with fingers almost touching her chin.. Now, let me see what else you got 😀
Then that one stays. 🙂
YEAH 🙂
What is little Buddhist holding in his hand? It looks too big for olives?
I thought they could be mangoes, but then the sculptor is from Thailand, so it is probably an asian fruit or vegetable.
I wondered if there is some particular fruit associated with Buddhism?
I don’t think so.
Look what I found http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rrFPQBrOktw/TwcDsvDX2eI/AAAAAAAAAxk/Mh2dK4E_OVc/s1600/Picture+7.png
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I looked at all of them carefully – i like the last one best, followed by little Buddhist, statue painted as canvas, horse – the heck I love them all. Marvelous captures, Draco. Thank you 🙂
I grouped a few happy and serene ones together, and you’ve chosen them as your top 3. You can’t help but smile when you see them. 🙂
Thank you, Paula.
I’m really glad that the Greve work won the people’s prize – I absolutely LOVE it. And it’s not just nice to look at, but incredibly clever, as well !!!
Much as with these shots, LD …
It’s form, even in wood, is unmistakable. It was very popular, and well positioned. Thanks, M.R..
Thanks for sharing Dragon. I feel that I didn’t miss out … even though the experience was virtual and through your lens, which is a definite positive!
Thanks for visiting the exhibition through my lens. 🙂
I’m clapping my hands right now. I like the whale and wild horses and… I better stop now. Great work Lignum.
Thank you very much, Beth. There were some very eye-catching statues there.
I truly love the Man Playing with Birds…I want it in my own garden, but the whale was certainly most thought-provoking.
I’m glad you’ve included the artists’ statements with each piece–I would have blown by some of them without that extra bit of insight.
Sadly the statue of the man with birds was on a rock ledge below footpath level which made getting a good shot quite difficult. I agree it would be a good addition to a home garden, and he’s part of a series of 5.
And same with me – sometimes I need a little guidance to understand the artwork. I thought “the moment” was perhaps a whale tail. 🙂
Another great series, enjoy the peacefulness the first couple shots have ~ great perspective and attitude 🙂
Thank you very much. There certainly seemed to be a powerful but peaceful attitude in this year’s asian contribution.
I absolutely love the whale and I think my second favorite is the two headed horse.
You’re not alone. The whale won the People’s choice prize this year.
wonderful. Thank you for sharing this.
The first one in particular speaks to me
Glad you liked it. Thank you very much.
Were ALL the sculptures as inspirational or is it mostly your lens that we are looking through? Either way, powerful art!
Thank you most kindly. 🙂
Thank you for sharing all your photos of this event. Makes me want to add this to my bucket list. Your images of it have been wonderful and it would be an amazing thing to experience in person!
Thank you very much. It’s also held in Denmark once a year, so who knows, it may well become a truly international event at some stage. It’s a lovely way to enjoy art.
I like the happy little fellow 🙂 he looks like he is very … content
We all should be so happy. 🙂
This really is a stunning display of work – and very well photographed too.
It’s a very popular event nowadays. A brilliant idea, if you ask me. 🙂 Thank you.
I’m back to take another tour 🙂 Every single one is taken from a perfect angle and lighting, and you chose a perfect song for each. Dragon is truly awesome! Looking forward to seeing your Thursday post 🙂
Thank you very much, Amy. Hope they stood the test of a second look. 🙂
“On the rocks” is my favourite but I must say all of them are unique and thoughtful. Thanks for sharing all these photos.
Thanks Liz. Many of the artworks took full advantage of their location, such as that one. It was great to see.
They are all so great that in this case I find really hard to choose…
Regardless, the one with the horses truly caught my attention.
Great photographs, dear Lignum. Best wishes. Aquileana 😀
You don’t have to choose. 🙂 Thank you, I’m glad you liked these.
This exposition is very very beautiful one. i love a lot of these works. Thanks to share them with us. So many original things and with differents material. Beautiful !
Hugs 🙂
Thank you, Sophie. It was a very diverse collection. Something for everyone. 🙂
Really enjoyed this set! 🙂
Thanks. I was pleasantly surprised to be Freshly Pressed on WordPress because of this series.
Great series, great sculptures!!! 🙂
Thank you.
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Hi Dragon, Just want to let you know that I made a link to this series. Wanna to celebrate this great news with my blog friends. 🙂
I’ve posted here: https://shareandconnect.wordpress.com/2014/11/17/photography-101-day-11-a-pop-of-color/
Thank you very much, Amy. 🙂
Thank you very much, Amy. You’re a good friend. 🙂
Thank you for giving me the pleasure, Dragon! Very cool 🙂
Have a great say ahead, Amy. 🙂
I love The Ascetic! 🙂 Such great art again, thank you for sharing Draco!
I don’t think it’s possible to look at that guy and not feel happy. 🙂 Thanks, Elina.
What an event this is! Couldn’t you just stand and stare? And then play with all the angles 🙂 You’ve done a terrific job here.
I went for a few hours on two days. It really is a nice event for photographers. 🙂
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I love the one with the little happy child with the Buddhist theme – so gorgeous, striking, and such a good picture too! 🙂
This was my “happiness edition” of the series. 🙂 People seemed to gravitate towards him.
These are excellent and very informative. I cannot picture any of these be erected around here. Thank you for this.
Thanks for taking a look at these. The sculptures are great and the coastal setting makes it a great day out. They estimate that at least half a million people visited the 2 week exhibition last year.
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