Sculpture by the Sea
Along with the Archibald Prize, Sculpture by the Sea is one of Sydney's most popular annual art events. Last year half a million visitors took the Bondi to Tamarama walk to admire 107 sculptures, all of them responding in some way to the setting with its world-famous views. The exhibition is back for its 12th year with a stronger field than ever.
The show's top prize, the newly established Balnaves Foundation Sculpture Prize of $60,000, has been awarded to 91-year-old Australian sculptor May Barrie for her work 'time and tide granite monolith II'.
Born in Western Australia, Barrie has been a sculptor for more than 60 years. She began work on the stone
sculpture in 1995, at the age of 77, completing it the following year.
"I know it's a good work and now I'm glad that other people agree," Barrie says. "I'm surprised and pleased to
have been given this award - I hope I'm not just dreaming this!"
Catalogues are available from marquees to guide visitors through the Sculpture by the Sea show. On weekends throughout the exhibition chefs from Swell and Bonsai restaurants will take to the BBQs in the rear courtyard of Icebergs Dining Room and Bar to prepare BBQ fare for exhibition visitors.
Here's a Time Out tip for Sculpture by the Sea first-timers: try to go during the week, or as early as possible on weekends, as the path gets almost as crowded as the Mona Lisa room in the Louvre. If you can't make it to this once-a-year event or would like a taster, check out Time Out Sydney's online slideshow of all the best sculptures.
29 Oct-15 Nov, Bondi to Tamarama Walk.
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