Sculptures by the Sea 2024
Scultpures by the Sea 2024 is through its first week and comes bearing a payload of exceptional works. 100 artists from 16 different countries have their work on display.
The sculptures stretch from the coastal track near the Icebergs club at South Bondi through to Tamarama Beach.
Two of the sculptures on the sand of Tamarama beach have the unexpected theme of skin cancer. One is made of black fabric which changes shape to resemble a cancer and three pieces of toast draw further attention to the risks of sun exposure.
Another sculpture that will appeal to beach lovers is a shark emerging from a peeled banana skin. The shark appears to be a great white with a wide-open mouth. You can’t help but have a second look.
An amazing contrast! Banana gives birth to shark?
Local surfers with any anxiety towards sea life that bites are advised to ignore this one. Nothing like seeing a shark to raise confidence as you head out to the surf.
A white spaceman by the artist known as Malarky is perched on the cliff above Tamarama Beach. The statement behind the work is that our species failure to care for the earth makes it destined to return to nomadity.
King Kong makes an appearance courtesy of the artist Denis Defrancesco.
This large reclining fellow was a crowd favourite with his golden balls providing an irresistible photo opportunity. One spectator put her dog just near the two lumps and took photos from all angles!
That’s gold!
Moving onto another metal, stainless steel, a rocket ship has captured one of the most sort after positions on the sculptures circuit. It is just over 8 metres tall.
The second last photo is of a sculpture comprised of granite and rock created by Professor Shen Lieyi. In a highly competitive field this work was judged the winner of the Aqualand Sculpture Award of $100 000.
Sculptures by the Sea is a fine outing and the entry price is zero. Try to avoid the weekend if possible or get there early or late.
On the walk back to our chariot we had the pleasure of passing a wonderful art deco house painted in sky blue. Last photo below - congratulations to the owners.
dont bring this beast back from the beach
sun bakers beware, not much fun being toast
get this banana off me
Big boots to fill
King Kong meets local mut
stainless and ready to rocket
winner of the big bucks, work titled, Tracing
art deco beauty