Sculpture by the Sea 2016

Sculpture by the Sea 2016

In local parlance, the walk from Bondi to Bronte is known as the goat trail. In all seasons, it is a beautiful wander, encompassing Bondi, Tamarama and Bronte. Sculpture by the Sea takes advantage of the landscapes to showcase artists local and global. This year, more than 100 artists from 17 countries exhibit their art in the beach and cliffside environment, stretching across two kilometres.

Started 20 years ago by founding director David Handley, the free outdoor sculpture park is now an established art festival, last year attracting 520,000 visitors.

“This year we exhibit the 2,000th sculpture on the Bondi coastal walk. Thank you to all the artists for their sculptures that have delighted, challenged and inspired the many millions of visitors to our exhibitions from near and far,” noted Founding Director David Handley.

This year offers many offshoots from the original program. For something rather unexpected, visitors can bring old pairs of thongs to contribute to ‘Thong vs. Sandfly’, a large interactive work at Tamarama. And if thongs aren’t quite your thing, a pop-up champers café will complement the sunset hours.

Participating artist Alice McAuliffe (veteran of Sculpture by the Sea Tasmania, 2001) studied Baroque and Renaissance art in Italy for several years, and her research informs her work, ‘Concrete Carpet – Bondi’ a washed-away stencil on the footpath.

“It’s opulent and luscious design,” says McAuliffe. “It’s public, everyone can walk there, in an everyday stroll.” An everyday stroll with art, sand, sea and air. What lucky goats we are. (OA)

Until Nov 6. Bondi to Tamarama coastal walk, Sydney. Free. Info: www.sculpturebythesea.com or (02) 8399 0233

 

 

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