Sculpture by the Sea 2014.....

 

You were right Angie the impetus for me to get out of my snug bed at 5am was the 1Oth annual Sculpture by the Sea on Cottesloe Beach, it grows and gets better each year. Who remembers the church window damaged in storm episode of the Vicar of Dibley.. I thought about that as soon as I saw 'Ocean Cathedral' created in bamboo by English artist Debbie Harding.This wonderfully simple structure sitting facing out to the ever changing seascape captivated my imagination.. yes I did add a touch of drama :). It was a cooler, cloudy morning but can you imagine this same piece with the clear blue sky behind it, the constant stream of ships on the horizon. I have an affinity with arches, definitely a favourite this year.....

Above in the foreground 'Shelter #2' by WA artist Stella Onderwater made up of a steel frame and inflated vinyl tube covered in beach towels 'a reminiscent look at growing up on the Perth coast'. In the background the fabulously intricate 'Permanent Sunset' created by Argentinian artist Alejandro Propato.. the positioning is perfect sitting along the edge of the shore looking like a vibrant sunset even though it was 6.30am :)

Above.. I'm in awe of the incredible amount of work that went into 'Wave 1' by Belgium born, living in WA artist Annette Thas, made up of goodness knows how many blonde barbie dolls 'alluding to childhood memories and social and environmental concerns'.. it was fascinating and slightly unnerving at the same time! You have to check this one out closer, well I hope you do with all of them :) Indiana Tea House in the background.....

The installation above titled 'Aquarium of the Pacific gyre' by USA artist Marina DeBris 'beach trash used to create art with a message'.. if only we would listen! Below '150 Surfboard Graveyard' by NSW artist Chris Anderson, 'a tribute to all the surfers' boards, raising an awareness to the wasteful disposal of surfboards into landfill', looking eerily like shark fins, a touchy subject on Cottesloe Beach!

Last one for today 'Southern Passage' by WA artist Tony Jones created in steel.. part of a series that uses the symbolism of marine hardware and navigation markers to show that 'marine markers need to be seen, read and understood'.. I hope you've enjoyed this taste of Sculpture by the Sea, I have more pieces to show you, some bizarre, some meaningful and some just plain good fun :) Happy Sunday, take care and stay safe.....