Eleven Central Coast artists will have their works featured at this year’s Sculptures in the Garden exhibition, to be held in Mudgee from October 12-27.
Regional Australia’s premier outdoor art exhibition will feature more than 250 artworks from 130 successful artists, along with works from local children.
“We’re incredibly excited about this year’s line-up,” founder Kay Norton-Knight said.
“The variety of work showcases the incredible range of creative talent in Australia.
“It promises to be an unforgettable event.”
Sculptures in the Garden is a not-for-profit exhibition, with proceeds going to local charity partners and the acquisition of sculptures for the Mudgee community’s public arts initiative.
Since 1983 event founders Gerry and Kay Norton-Knight have worked tirelessly to develop the garden, gallery and surrounds of Rosby Wines, creating a magical setting for the iconic event, which began in 2011.
On Friday, October 11 from 5pm to 8pm there will be an exclusive opening night preview with exhibiting artists.
Attendees will be given the opportunity to purchase sculptures before the event opens to the general public the following day.
The exhibition then continues with sculpture demonstrations, guided tours and other activities, with barista-made coffee, food and premium wines from the Rosby Wine Bar available each weekend.
There will be live music every Saturday and Sunday performed by Matt Boylan-Smith.
The Central Coast sculptors whose works will feature are: Emilia Krumm (Lisarow); Gill McLaren (Holgate); Michael Vaynman (Springfield); Meg Woodhead (Point Clare); Colin Tapping (MacMasters Beach); Peter Waples (Green Point); Damien Nicholls (Umina Beach); Rhonda Castle (Wyong); Ian Dodd (Chain Valley Bay); Simon Reseder (Wamberal); and Boyd McMillan (Toukley).
Krumm said she finds sculpting in three dimensions a liberating experience.
She is inspired by the world around her and the characters that she has encountered in her life’s journey and enjoys working with form and textures and adding a touch of humour to her work.
McLaren’s ceramics and bronzes are inspired by the ocean and nature, capturing movement, strength and beauty.
Vaynman specialises in bronze and stainless steel sculpture.
Woodhead has been exhibiting her work and being commissioned for more than 25 years.
She was a recipient of the People’s Choice Award at the 5 Lands Exhibition this year.
Her NSW coastal studio is surrounded by inspiring wildlife and waterways.
Tapping is an emerging self-taught wood sculptor.
Peter Waples uses metals, timber and found items, gaining inspiration from family, nature and photography.
Damien Nicholls’ post-modernist aesthetic transforms, repurposes and recontextualises found objects with a deliberate surrealist stroke.
Castle is a multi-disciplinary artist whose work integrates bronze, steel, timber and found objects.
Dodd is a retired signwriter turned sculptor who spent several years in Bendigo, Victoria, where he had a successful joint exhibition at Dudley House and was involved in the Open Studios.
Treseder transforms scrap metals and tools into sculptures, keeping the rusted state to highlight the age and preserve the history of his pieces.
He also does stainless steel and fabrication pieces, all inspired by his love of wildlife.
McMillan makes sculpture and two-dimensional art in direct interaction with the natural world.
He is a professional member of NAVA and has continued to hold solo and group exhibitions, license images, and fulfil commissions.
For more information and to book tickets go to www.sculpturesinthegarden.com.au