Sculpture by the Sea 2021.. ll

 

One of my favourite artists in the Sculpture by the Sea event is Ayad Alqaragholli. His entry this year is a little different from his whimsical sculptures that we are used to seeing HERE. 'The Obelisk' 'shows two faces balancing on bookshelves created from clay then cast in bronze. Lagash, an ancient city in south Iraq is where thousands of clay tablets with Cuneiform writing are located next to Prince Gudea palace. This is the first library in human history. The Obelisk is a contemporary representation meaning love, peace and freedom'. So many wonderful details..

Below once again it is hard to resist 'framing' :) 'Tipping Point' created in stainless steel and corten steel by WA Artist Johannes Pannekoek, framing 'Structural Wave' at the end of the pier.

... then itself being framed in the voluptuous twists and turns of  'Oushi Zokei 2021 Twist Ring' created in white granite by Keizo Ushio..

Below 'Floating - Grounded Figure' made with corten steel by SA contemporary sculptor Greg Johns..

'Dream of Cyprus' by Japanese artist Savako (check the link to see more of this artist's wonderful works) looks amazing under the blue WA sky.. and to the side the graceful lines of  'As One' by WA artist Ron Gomboc..

Below 'Foci' created in stainless steel by SA artist Karl Meyer..

'Limber Bather' below created in steel, expanded polyethylene foam, hand stitched lycra with acrylic eyes by WA artist Tarryn Gill 'subverts the bathing woman trope, a tradition upheld by male artists throughout art history. This body whilst shiny and alluring resists sexualisation for its sheer scale, and its many eyes meet the viewer with power'. Have I  mentioned before how much I enjoy the artistic process..

The delicacy of the piece below created using stainless steel wire, galvanised wire, aluminium wire and galvanised mesh makes it tricky to capture. 'Tenants' by NSW/Poland artist Barbara Licha 'individuals respecting space, diversity and especially social distancing during this time of global pandemic'..

Finishing today with 'Wandoo Mantle' created with wandoo wood and steel by WA artist Tony Davis. 'Delving into the depths of antiquity where vandalised stone statues retain a strength of presence despite absence of human form under its mantle'. C'est superb. Sorry I haven't been visiting for the last few days, have a pinched nerve in my back that makes it uncomfortable to sit for long periods, big catch up today. Happy Thursday, take care and stay safe..