A rock formation behind his Lisarow home inspired sculptor, John Lynch, to create a piece which has been selected as a finalist in the prestigious Tom Bass Prize for Figurative Sculpture.
His work, Stargazing, in Carrara marble was selected for the exhibition at historic Juniper Hall, Paddington.
The exhibition was opened by NSW Governor, Margaret Beazley, on March 11 and runs until March 27 with entry free.
Lynch said the inspirational formation sits behind his property on the ridge leading to Berry’s Head.
“The large sandstone boulder I have walked past many times looks to me like a human head form staring at the sky,” he said.
“I am very open to ideas from any source, but particularly the natural world.
“It is a small, quiet sculpture so I’m extra pleased that the judges saw some value in it.”
Lynch runs a sculpture school, studio and gallery at Lisarow.
To see more of his work go to johnlynchsculpture.com.au.
Terry Collins
