“Dancing in the moonlight”
Sydney October 2016 (13 photos)
Sculpture by the Sea celebrated its 20th year in 2016. There were 104 sculptures by 103 artists from 17 different countries this year. Originally a one day exhibition in 1997, this year Sculpture by the Sea ran from 20 October to 7 November.
SURFING BONDI CLOUDS, by Barbara Licha.
Statement: To move viewers further than reality, and give the watcher feelings about the sky and its endeavours. An opportunity to mirror our connection to the scenery, and send a message of pleasure and day dreaming.
Despite the chaotic nature of the design of this sculpture, I found it to be quite relaxing and pleasing to look at.
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“Binary language”
THE MESSAGE, by Marcus Tatton.
Statement: Get the message.
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“Urban cave dwelling”
DYNAMICS IN IMPERMANENCE, by Nicole Larkin.
Statement: The pieces alter, and are simultaneously part of the temporal conditions of the site, creating a fleeting spatial experience within and around the work.
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“Hey, St Peter”
THE PEARLY GATES, by Jane Gillings.
Statement: Borders, fences, gates. Keeping things in, keeping things out. Whichever side you’d like to be on, welcome.
“Beware of the God”
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“Just another drop in the ocean”
FLUID, by Norton Flavel.
Statement: A reference to the notion of significance.
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“Finding land’s end”
INFRASTRUCTURE 5, by Oliver Stratton-Pow.
Statement: Taps into the rampant development that has pride of place in the city, as if humanity has spilled over the boundaries of the mainland and continued building in an insatiable quest for progress.
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This is Part 4 of my 5 part Sculpture by the Sea Bondi 2016 series. Please click the link to see my previous yearly Sculpture by the Sea Bondi series going back to 2013.
Again all awesome sculptures and the photos you’ve taken are great! Some people have amazing imaginations. Love the “Dancing in the Moonlight” photos 🙂
Thank you, Norma. I was quite fortunate to be at the wire statue when the moon was high. It just seemed so poetic. Some people just have a very active creative mind.
The clouds are very creative. I will take the urban dwelling to the pearly gates. Too white for my taste 😉
Amazing what can be done with a length of wire. 😉 🙂
Pearly white, indeed. 🙂
Vivid photos of thought-provoking work, as usual. I like Fluid, especially. Our insignificance is an interesting idea to contemplate.
Thank you. Yes, that theme would resonate with many many people.
“The Pearly Gates”, “Fluid” and “Infrastructure 5” are all extraordinary, but I think “Beware of the God” is the winner. 😀 I’m grateful that I get to see these works of art thanks to you.
That sign is such a great finishing touch to the sculpture – and true. 😉
I’m happy to bring these to you.
Fluid is nice and of course I like the gates as I am partial to gates, though perhaps not so pearly white. I’m still not feeling the love for any of these this year. Some are just plain dull. (not your photos of course… 🙂 )
Thanks, Jude. This year’s event seems to lack a show stopping large-scale work.
These are wonderful. Must be someting to behold in person !!!! Great work.
Thank you. It’s a great setting for outdoor artworks.
We do have these around Manhattan at times and some are permanent!! They call them ‘outdoor art installations’.
The drop sculpture is my fave…amazing and now the song Dancing in the Moonlight is in my head 🙂
I just wish that sculpture was a touch further out from the cliff. Then I could have gotten a better angle. Sculptors/Artists need to keep these things in mind to make the photographer’s task easier. 😉
Yeah! How dare they be inconsiderate to us 😉
Exactly! 🙂
Many thanks for the tour! Fantastic images of fantastic art. I would like to surf Bondi clouds!
You’re welcome. See cloud number 9? That’s for you. 🙂
So much variety and so clever! I have a fondness for a drop in the ocean 🙂 🙂
Thanks, Jo. Something for everyone. 🙂
What a gorgeous photo series, I really enjoyed it! 🙂
Thank you very much.
What fun to be able to see sculptures that I wouldn’t be able to visit in real life. The first one, that’s supposed to be dancing, reminds me of some days when I feel like I’m struggling to get free of all sorts of annoying or depressing things. 🙂
janet
There are 2 sides to every story. I know that feeling of entanglement. 😉
So great…! Thanks!
Thank you. Much appreciated. 🙂
Inspirational work, but Licha’s metal weavings are sensational.
Mesmerising, isn’t it? The sky makes a beautiful backdrop to it.
i really don’t know clouds at all
Given the amount of time you look at them, if you don’t, no-one else will. 🙂
Guilty. You know me so well.
🙂
I’m in awe! Great captures of these sculptures, just breath taking. “Dancing in the Moonlight” is amazing, the structure of the INFRASTRUCTURE 5 so remarkable…
Thank you for the tour, Dragon! 🙂
Thank you, Amy. Infrastructure had lots of loose blocks for children to play with, as well.
Now get some rest. Tomorrow’s a big day for you and the world.
Say what?!! 📢 but tomorrow is Tuesday! Sounds scary 😨
NG maybe?
🙂
🐉⚡️
Ouch!!!
Sorry, Dragon! 😏🤔
At least you didn’t swear at me – again. 😉
😊
Yes, election will be over tomorrow!! I had enough!
Not just you.
I have scrolled up and down, and up and down, and…
trying to decide on a favorite here, and found that I love each of them for a different reason.
I think the favorite here by a small margin is “Dancing in the Moonlight.”
Just gorgeous.
Thank you so much for sharing these here, Lignum!
Everyone has there own creative force. Some works will appeal more than others. It’s good to be presented with such a wide variety at events such as this.
Incredible shots and works of art! Nicely done!
Thank you very much.
beautiful….lovely light…always love to see art works in the round…
The interaction of art, people and environment can be a pleasing one.
indeed ☺️
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Unbelievable. I like the first one most, and the boat.
Thanks. I considered them favourites as well.
ogni immagine è un mondo a se stante
la luna si afffaccia in un cielo sognante
le porte del paradiso si aprono per chi sa camminare sulle nuvole
le grandi scoperte viaggiano sui battelli degli eroici navigatori
tutto questo con la magia delle tue immagini è bello per aprire gli occhi a un nuovo giorno
felicidad amigo!
Grazie mille. È veramente vedere la bellezza nella vita. 🙂
Wow! That time of year again…time flies.
Indeed.
Such clever people .. I really love the last. But Mr Draco, your photos bring them all to life for me. Thank you
Thank you very much, Julie. You made my day. 🙂
More great images Mr Dragon!
Very kind of you. Thank you.
Dancin in the moonlight is super creative and looks very beautiful in your photos…
Thanks. It was only a small delicate work, but it just looked so wonderful.
Dancing in the Moonlight is just a stunning piece and you’ve captured it well.
I’m so sorry I have not been by to visit lately–I like what you’ve done with the place 🙂 and can’t wait to see more of your Cambodian adventure.
Thank you. I need the break just to sort through all my Cambodia photos. Have a lovely Christmas and a wonderful New Year.
Surfing Bondi Clouds is strangely very attractive, and certainly captures well with on camera. And even in picture form it does feel relaxing to look at. I felt like there were birds in there, then realised they were people shaped! 😊
Even though I’m not a believer in pearly gates I did find those ones very attractive, and had to laugh when it says ‘Beware of the God! Something in the centre of it looks a bit Dr Who to me – like pieces of the Tardis! 😀
Infrastructure 5 is amazing… can’t help think of an Ark and a man called Noah! I know it’s not about that, but it looks like it – with a city inside – the development spilling over and ending up at sea!
Thank you, Suzy. I was also really struck by the artistry of Surfing Bondi Clouds. I guess that’s why I photographed it in various different light.
Beware of the God got me too. That’s a sign I’d like to see on a neighbourhood fence. 🙂 🙂 🙂
Infrastructure 5 was interactive since there were plenty of extra blocks for people to add to the sculpture with. It does remind us of Noah’s Ark. Paradise lost or found? 🙂
What are these guys on!? Amazingly creative sculptures, and beautiful shots!
Creativity pills? I need some. 🙂 Thank you.