“Oops, there goes another rubber tree plant”
Sydney October 2016 (18 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.
THE GOLDEN HOUR, by Cave Urban.
Statement: The paradox of the sun begins and ends with a golden hour at the horizon. Sunrise and sunset are twins in spectacle but strangers in meaning; in a single day they declaim renewal and extinction.
This was made of entirely recycled materials.
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“Dung beetle”
TRANSITION, by Harrie Fasher.
Statement: Inspired by Icelandic mythology, Transition depicts the energy required for movement between worlds. A dynamic drawing in space; welded steel is imbued with a life force not often associated with its material qualities.
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“It’s life, but not as we know it”
ADAPTATION, by Niharika Hukku.
Statement: Based on the idea of Terrestrial speciation (coral structure develops outside natural habitat to survive).
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“Between Heaven and Earth”
MOUNTAINS AIR – CIRCLES, by Koichi Ishino.
Statement: I strongly feel that the world consists of earth and sky when I travelled to the Uluru – Kata Tjuta National Park. There is the horizontal line between earth and sky except the monolith rock mountain.
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“Chaos theory”
DETRITUS PARASITUS, by Ian Swift.
Statement: Discards biomorph to attack host.
A simple artwork of rubbish collected from our waterways.
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“Air head”
UNTITLED (CORAL), by Alessandra Rossi.
Statement: These works explore coral bleaching and other visual mutation in nature as a metaphor for the patination and discoloration of emotion engendered by the digital era.
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A place where nobody dared to go
The love that we came to know
They call it Xanadu
And now, open your eyes and see
What we have made is real
We are in Xanadu
BIG INTENTIONS, by Mikaela Castledine.
Statement: In Buddhism, building a stupa gains you merit for the journey to enlightenment – if built with intention. Making art – with the right intention – leads to your own Nirvana. The works grow organically out of crocheted threads, a process Castledine finds meditative.
Sunset over Sculpture by the Sea.
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This is Part 5 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.
Superb, Lignum Drago !
Thank you. 🙂
The ‘air head’ was so lovely 🙂 And Golden hour’s are always a beauty !
Golden hour light can be so beautiful. I tried to photograph “air head” with the sun shining through it directly, but sadly, couldn’t get low enough.
Thanks for the post – got to see something I’ve not seen so far. Airhead is the most striking in my eyes. I just visited Thailand and though I loved the marine life and corals we saw during snorkeling, was also saddened by corals that are bleaching.
Art often has a social or environmental inspiration or meaning to it, and that is exactly the message about this sculpture. Sad to see.
Wow ! That’s amazing ! I like the pictures with little girl in black, white and blue !
Thank you very much.
Very fascinating!
Glad you enjoyed it. A wide variety of ideas this year.
Waking up to coffee and another tour from you is a great way to start the day. Airhead is favored. Thank you.
Almost like being in Sydney, isn’t it? Thank you. 🙂
Almost…
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Thank you again for taking us along on this artistic tour. Wonderful creativity both in the sculptures and your photographs! Was the sculpture of the girl done on a 3-D printer? It has that look to it…
Thank you very much, Mic. Happy to show these to you.
I just checked the catalogue. The sculpture of Coral is made of acrylic and stainless steel. I can’t answer you otherwise.
I was just curious. Thanks for checking.
No problem. But it does have that look.
Air head is a bit creepy…
I’m guessing you don’t want it in your garden. 😉 🙂
I will take the rhino!
Done. 🙂
I love these sculptures by the sea Mr Dragon. Beautifully photographed.
Thank you very much. I do enjoy the day out, and a bit of fun choosing how best to photograph the sculptures.
These are so fantastic, Lignum, and I have a clear favorite in this group…
“Between Heaven and Earth.”
It is just perfect.
Thank you so much for sharing these here with us.
Thank you very much, Lisa. It has a very organic form. I had to photograph it at dawn to do it justice.
Have a wonderful weekend ahead.
Art from rubbish…a brilliant way to drive the point home. 🙂 Thank you, once again, for your hard work.
Environmental themes feature prominently in art works these days, and with just cause. Happy to bring these to you. Thank you.
mi chiedo dove finiscono poi queste installazioni?
molto suggestiva quella dello scarabeo
interessantissima quella che io definisco ” dell’equilibrio mentale” ma che è classificata ” far cielo e terra”…ma non può essere la stessa cosa? .-)
La voce è solo la mia immaginazione parlando ad alta voce. Mai essere troppo serio. 🙂
Grazie mille.
l’ironia è il sale e il sole della vita
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Assolutamente. Buon fine settimana. 🙂
anche per te!
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Beautiful image and great capture 👏👏
Thank you very much. 🙂
Hey are you on Instagram?
Yes, occasionally, under the same name.
Ok well I will go and find you – I’m under the same name too and so are my ongoing dream of Olympus photos – great camera
Thanks.
I like how you line ‘air head’ up with the horizon, and your song choices 🙂
Thanks. Lining up her head with the horizon just seemed like the natural thing to do. 🙂
Thank you, Dragon for the 2016 series! Such a grand tour via your magnificent photos. The first image of the “air head” is a brilliant shot. The first photo is really cool!
Lining up Coral’s head with the horizon was just the natural thing to do. 🙂
Thank you very much, Amy. I’m happy to bring this event to you each year.
It reminded the sculpture by the sea you captured, that was one of your N G shots!
Thank you so much, Amy. 🙂
It looks like
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Golden hour and dung beetle go so well hand in hand. It is like lovers at sunset 🙂
I don’t know if it was random or deliberate but they sure did pair well together. 🙂
They are just all so beautiful.
Thank you.
I have to go next year (but I think your photos could be better than the real thing), love your first photo of AirHead on the horizon – excellent.
Thank you. This way, you see the exhibits without the crowds. 🙂 🙂 🙂
love the circles and textures….beautiful post Lignum ☺️
Thank you. That one has a simple complexity to it.
Thanks so much for sharing these wonderful photos of the exhibition Lignum. We have been once some years ago so it’s great to see it through your lens – also it saves the airfare 🙂
Yes, I save you the airfare and braving the crowds. Happy to do it. 🙂
I look forward to your images of the sculptures by the sea (I’ve probably told you that before). Your capture of Circles is brilliant, and I just love the title Detritus Parasitus
Thank you for your kind words. I do enjoy figuring out the best way to photograph the various exhibits.
Mr Draco .. Another terrific collection of images. Wonderful artists .. I too love how you have airhead lined up with the horizon .. Great eye 😃
Thank you very much, Julie. Some photos are so obvious after you take them. 🙂
I hope you weren’t affected by today’s events in Middle Earth.
No we weren’t .. Very sad for those down south
It was awful news but I’m glad to hear you’re OK.
Thank you Mr D
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Enjoy your hols, and don’t succumb to any of those things 🙂 🙂
Thank you. I hope not to. 🙂 🙂 🙂
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A wonderful exhibit you shared here, Draco. I will go back and look at the rest of the series. I remember the rubber tree plant song and liked it paired with the big ball. So when I’m down and feeling low, sad and kind of slow…I’ll just remember the ant…and this lovely exhibit.
That song sprang immediately to mind when I saw that man. Funny how that happens. Thank you so much.
Loved all your captures in this post. I was especially taken with “Air head.”
Thank you very much. It’s a popular yearly event.
You did an amazing job with the Airhead. What a fun site to be spending time in!
Thank you. The sculptures provide great photographic opportunities.
You have a knack for making everything you see appear absolutely beautiful in your photographs. These are GREAT!!
Thank you very much. 🙂
Wow… love the first picture, the way the sunlight sparkles through it… really beautiful capture!! It’s shocking so much rubbish from the water can look so pretty.. in a way! The ‘Air Head’ girl is very striking, but slightly spooky I feel. I don’t think I’d be happy with her in my garden. I’d rather have the dung beetle! 😀
That first sculpture was like a giant enclosed wicker chair, like you might see hanging on someone’s porch. Hollowed with a platform inside it. Now that would be good to have in the garden, if mine were big enough. 🙂
Haha… yes, it would indeed, a very cool conversation starter for parties in the garden!! 😎
Absolutely. 🙂
Thank you for posting this rare moment
Glad you enjoyed it. It’s an annual event now. Usually 100+ sculptures every year.
that must be an exciting event every year.
Very much so.