Sculptures by the Sea encore.....

This was one of my favourite exhibits at Sculpture by the Sea in Cottesloe. The grouping of bulbous skittles created by Queensland artists Suzanne Bosanquet and Sarah Foley succinctly called 'Skittles' depicting Australian characters such as lifesavers and swimmers,was not only fun and colourful but also encouraged lively interaction.....
Below the wind driven sound installation of 222 bamboo 'bird scarers' tuned to D-minor began as a reflection on the 222 lives lost in the Bali bombings, walking through the feather topped bamboo it did inspire a feeling of melancholy at such a waste of young lives.....

Artist at work.. I'm not sure if this actually was Melbourne artist Ben Fasham polishing his jewel (?), but I should imagine this wonderfully curved piece titled 'Jewel de la Mer' in stainless steel and bronze would not be happy covered in salty sea spray.....

Out on the rocks of the mole sat a very big crayfish constructed by WA artist Lewis Horne using cane, steel rod, rope and cray pot floats, a whimsical tribute to the humble crayfish and the dwindling art of cane pot making. Apart from the beautiful beach location itself I love that the Indiana Tea House appears so often in the background of these images.....

Norwegian Hilde A. Danielsen, an artist who 'loves to play and make surprising situations' created the exhibit below called 'Upside Down Again' using pinewood and metal fasteners. I really couldn't resist the 'Bond, James Bond OO7' opportunity below, Aimee was shooting..just not with a gun haha! I have a few more for you tomorrow, until then happy Friday, take care.....