Sculptures by the sea is back for another year with more weird and wonderful sculptures. We went last week for a walk along the sand to see what was on offer. It also happened to be the windiest day and we were whipped and scoured by the sand. The sea was churning and the waves were slapping against the Groyne, soaking us when they came over the top. Anyway we managed a good 45 minutes walking in the softest sand. All of our eyes were watering and sore, I’m not sure how I managed to take any photos.
This is an annual event at Cottesloe Beach, Western Australia and is also held at Bondi Beach, NSW. It is a sponsored event and free to the public. The artists get a chance to exhibit their latest creations and prizes are awarded. Cottesloe Council often purchases one of the sculptures and these can be seen on the seafront.
SOMA – Drew McDonald
Taking a rest
Love U – Jason Hirst
Homage to the Cube – Andrew Farmer
I like the way the above photos turned out with the iconic “Indiana Tearooms” reflected in the mirrored cube.
Ode to the Ancestors – Dr Jason Christopher
Artificial Real Time – Erica Zaino
Click on the photo to read the caption
Time to go yet? It wasn’t quite accurate but close enough.
Tim Storrier
Jimmy Rix
Heaven – Vaughn Bisschops
My favourite sculpture this year is the silver pelican sitting on a shiny suitcase. It looks like postcards have been attached to the suitcase.
Joining Jo for a Walk.
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There are some amazing sculptures, aren’t there? And some quite whacky ones! I love the photo of your grandson holding hands with the ‘alien’. Thanks so much for the link, Ali xx
Oh thanks Jo. He’s the cutest 🥰
Oh amazing! I had no idea other places did this as well. It’s a big thing here in Sydney in the winter time.
Thanks, I just posted a few
Some of them are really stunning!
I like the dolphins popping out of the toaster best, especially the way you have captured them with the sea behind them. The sundial is clever even if not strictly accurate.
Thanks Anabel. I found the titles a bit weird!
‘Soma’ made me smile and like you I love the pelican, but I think my favourite is ‘Sway’ – the shape fits its setting by the sea so well 😀
Thanks Sarah, I thought it looked more like a beach mat!!
Haha 😀
Weird and wonderful indeed!
I love seeing exhibitions like this, especially on such a beautiful day. How long is it on for? We’ll be in Perth for a couple of days in May.
Oh it finishes end of March
It’s such a good exhibition
This year the exhibition started later than normal, and I visited with a friend on the 3rd March as she was leaving Perth the following day. They were still setting up and a lot of the sculptures were still wrapped up. I plan to visit this Friday. It’s a great exhibition and you’ve taken great photos Alison.
Thanks Sami, well the weather should be a tad cooler and hopefully not as windy as when we went
what a joyous day with happy kids, interesting sculptures, and the sea as the backdrop 🙂
Thanks Meg, the kids did have a good time
I would love to do this walk for myself too. Love it.
Thanks Teresa, yes it’s a good exhibition that I really enjoy