1. 'Water Down the Drain' by Peter Waples (Green Point)
MATERIAL: Brass Parts on Wooden Base
SIZE: 470 x 300 x 150 (mm)
PRICE: $435
STATEMENT: Although they are standard water fittings, the luster of the materials present a greater appreciation.
ARTIST BIO: I am a self taught artist from the Central Coast NSW. Have exhibited my works over the last 20 years. My inspirations come from connections with family and nature. Who are also my source of energy.
2. 'Land Preservation' by Peter Waples (Green Point)
MATERIAL: Steel - Cooper & Stainless Steel Wire
SIZE: 500 x 200 x 150 (mm)
PRICE: SOLD
STATEMENT: The contrast between clearing of natural bush and it's survival is a personal choice that we all have to make.
ARTIST BIO: I am a self taught artist from the Central Coast NSW. Have exhibited my works over the last 20 years. My inspirations come from connections with family and nature. Who are also my source of energy.
3. 'Picken Away' by Peter Waples (Green Point)
MATERIAL: Steel Parts on a wooden bass
SIZE: 800 x 550 x 150 (mm)
PRICE: SOLD
STATEMENT: Implements of hard work & of past years.
ARTIST BIO: I am a self taught artist from the Central Coast NSW. Have exhibited my works over the last 20 years. My inspirations come from connections with family and nature. Who are also my source of energy.
4. 'Tin Snip Twins' by Peter Waples (Green Point)
MATERIAL: Pre-loved Steel tools on a wood base
SIZE: 770 x 650 x 150 (mm)
PRICE: SOLD
STATEMENT: The use of pre-loved tools in art is my way of keeping the memories alive of the tradesmen who used these tools.
ARTIST BIO: I am a self taught artist from the Central Coast NSW. Have exhibited my works over the last 20 years. My inspirations come from connections with family and nature. Who are also my source of energy.
5. 'Gimmick' by Peter Kasper (Emu Swamp)
MATERIAL: Powder coated steel, stainless steel ball, granite base
SIZE: 650 x 600 x 600 (mm)
PRICE: SOLD
STATEMENT: A balancing act.
ARTIST BIO: Peter Kasper lives at Emu Swamp and his background is engineering. He is mainly interested in kinetic sculpture. He has exhibited locally and sold pieces to Sydney, country NSW, Queensland, NZ and Switzerland. One of his sculptures is in Lawson Park, Mudgee.
6. 'Creek Run Rhythm' by Paul Bacon (Avalon)
MATERIAL: Stainless steel
SIZE: 2400 x 700 x 600 (mm)
PRICE: $9,500
STATEMENT: Light dances off the water as it runs down the creek. Swirls and falls and eddies play a rhythm. The pools strike a still note.
ARTIST BIO: Diploma fine arts. National art school. Represented Watters gallery. Public and private collections. Exhibited Sculpture by the Sea, Sculptures in the Garden, Harbour Sculpture and Sculpture at Sawmillers.
7. 'Many Many III' by Stephen King (Walcha)
MATERIAL: Stringybark
SIZE: 2310 x 1080 x 480 (mm)
PRICE: $28,000
8. 'Flight of the Dragons' by Henryk Topolnicki (Dargan)
MATERIAL: Driftwood and mild steel
SIZE: 1900 x 400 x 300 (mm)
PRICE: SOLD
STATEMENT: I was wondering how many dragonflies do we have left after last year's devastating bush fires which led to this memorial of sorts
ARTIST BIO: "I am an artist developing works independently in response to private, public, gallery and competition commissions. This has been my occupation for the last 25 years.
Over that period, public art became my main focus with many successful major projects.
These days I am fully committed to private art practice."
9. 'Mortuus Animalis ' by Stephen Harrison (Murrumbateman)
MATERIAL: Concrete & paint
SIZE: 600 x 800 x 600 (mm)
PRICE: $5,400
STATEMENT: Roadkill, bushfires and human activity all contribute to this ode to all the dead and extinct animals of the world. A soft, sad piano is activated when a person passes by this gravestone.
ARTIST BIO: Harrison has been an artist for over 35 years, and recently completed a Masters of Art in sculpture at the ANU. He has appeared in major sculpture events in Australia, including Sculpture by the Sea and Sculpture at Scenic World. His art practice also includes drawing, painting, video and cartooning.
WINNER: The Sculptures Society Sensory Sculpture Prize
10. 'Tears' by Keith Chidzey (Yowie Bay)
MATERIAL: Three recycled wharf timbers from Newcastle; glass tears; live and artificial poppies
SIZE: 1900 x 3000 x 1500 (mm)
PRICE: $4,300
STATEMENT: A century since the Western Front in WW1, ‘Tears’ honours those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. Depicted on old wharf timbers, the iconic slouch hat, the Australian Imperial Forces coat of arms, multiple glass tears and the red poppy.
ARTIST BIO: I am a sculptor and land artist, driven by a desire to highlight beauty in the world. Many years of study in Fine Arts, including researching into fire as a method of visual expression, culminated in an M.F.A. (UNSW). My practice currently utilizes timber and bronze whilst incorporating other materials.
11. 'Diana - The Huntress' by Birgit Heinemann (Brighton-Le-Sands)
MATERIAL: goat horns, glass, ceramic & fur
SIZE: 950 x 600 x 250 (mm)
PRICE: SOLD
STATEMENT: Diana was the goddess of the wild animals and the hunt. I tried to build a "modern version".
ARTIST BIO: I was born in Germany in 1961. After studying architecture and health facility planning I then went on to work in different departments for Public Health and Urban Development. Open to other directions and careers my path brought me to Australia. Here I continued and deepened my love for art.
12. 'Shift' by John Petrie (Clovelly)
MATERIAL: Basalt
SIZE: 490 x 600 x 360 (mm)
PRICE: $15,000
STATEMENT: "The work uses the given form of the boulder as the starting point. Then it is cut into sections, rearranged, polished and 'put back together".
In this way both the internal beauty of the boulder and the raw exterior are revealed."
ARTIST BIO: John Petrie is a Sydney based sculptor working primarily in stone. he has won several awards, participated stone sculptors symposium South Korea, exhibited numerous time in Sculpture bt the Sea Bondi and Cottesloe. Public commissions include Western Sydney University Parramatta and Newcastle City Council
13. 'Surprising Ways' by Felicity Cavanough (Mudgee)
MATERIAL: Cement, saw dust, vermiculite, acrylic, oxide, steel, glue
SIZE: 1200 x 300 x 400 (mm)
PRICE: $2,200
STATEMENT: In 2020 I have found a deep need for connection amongst individuals and groups and I have been so delighted to discover these links occurring in the most surprising of ways. This piece is an abstracted figurative work made with hand formed lightweight concrete.
ARTIST BIO: "I draw lines with wire, hoping they run away with my thoughts and feelings along a path of discovery toward yours.
Felicity Cavanough creates moving sculptures, inspired by everyday moments with her 3 children. Completing a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of NSW with a Major in Painting"
14. 'Embryonic Timeline' by Joy Georgeson (Wallaga Lake)
MATERIAL: Ceramic
SIZE: 1480 x 300 x 200 (mm)
PRICE: SOLD
STATEMENT: The evolution of the embryo was preceded by millions of years of evolution of life on earth; this sculpture is about that journey.
ARTIST BIO: The connection between all living things and our origins from the elements of earth are major themes in my artworks. My sculpture has been influenced by the escarpment and coastal environment where I live on the far south coast of NSW.
15. 'Devonian Timeline' by Joy Georgeson (Wallaga Lake)
MATERIAL: Ceramic
SIZE: 1440 x 300 x 180 (mm)
PRICE: $1,600
STATEMENT: This sculpture is about The Age of Fishes which has provided fossil evidence of our ancient ancestors.
ARTIST BIO: The connection between all living things and our origins from the elements of earth are major themes in my artworks. My sculpture has been influenced by the escarpment and coastal environment where I live on the far south coast of NSW.
16. 'Stentor Timeline' by Joy Georgeson (Wallaga Lake)
MATERIAL: Ceramic
SIZE: 760 x 220 x 140 (mm)
PRICE: SOLD
STATEMENT: The cormorant perches on rocks that were present in the time of the ancient origins of sealife such as the tubular stentor, a unicellular organism.
ARTIST BIO: The connection between all living things and our origins from the elements of earth are major themes in my artworks. My sculpture has been influenced by the escarpment and coastal environment where I live on the far south coast of NSW.
17. 'Spring Time' by Kenneth Smith (Ravensdale)
MATERIAL: Buggy rim, recycled steel, barbed wire.
SIZE: 1580 x 630 x 80 (mm)
PRICE: SOLD
STATEMENT: Spring is a time for rebirth and renewal and busy birds.
ARTIST BIO: I began welding steel at an early age and have an extensive knowledge of the medium. I enjoy creating artwork by fusing together recycled everyday metal objects and steel. This has led to the construction of my life-sized animals and figures. I hope others will enjoy it too.
18. 'Good Fortune' by David Perkins (Gundaroo)
MATERIAL: Metal
SIZE: 1200 x 900 x 400 (mm)
PRICE: $1,800
STATEMENT: In some cultures, this symbol represents good fortune.
ARTIST BIO: I recycle and re-purpose metal materials and enjoy creating sculptures that transform these materials into both realistic and abstract works of art.
19. 'The After March 3' by Alex Scheibner (Rylstone)
MATERIAL: Corten steel
SIZE: 1000 x 1300 x 24000 (mm)
PRICE: SOLD
STATEMENT: "Poppies have become the symbol of remembrance. Here seen rusting and discarded after the parades are over.
Sold as a pair"
ARTIST BIO: Sculptor Alex Scheibner works from Rylstone NSW. His current work revolves around reclaiming discarded metals from local mining operations and changing their dimensions with forging. Principal themes of his work are decay, rebirth and capturing a moment in time. Alex holds two trades as a Blacksmith and Mechanical fitter.
20. 'Many Faces' by Damien Lucas (Byron Bay)
MATERIAL: Limestone
SIZE: 600 x 350 x 350 (mm)
PRICE: SOLD
STATEMENT: Multi faceted abstract head.
ARTIST BIO: Damien began drawing with David Wilson in 1997 who introduced him to sculptor Tom Bass, leading to the full time study and practise of sculpture. He completed his BFA at NAS in 2004. He works in clay, plaster, stone, wood, steel and bronze. Damien works and teaches in Byron Bay.
21. 'Haunted Head' by Damien Lucas (Byron Bay)
MATERIAL: Limestone
SIZE: 600 x 350 x 350 (mm)
PRICE: SOLD
STATEMENT: Multi faceted abstract head.
ARTIST BIO: Damien began drawing with David Wilson in 1997 who introduced him to sculptor Tom Bass, leading to the full time study and practise of sculpture. He completed his BFA at NAS in 2004. He works in clay, plaster, stone, wood, steel and bronze. Damien works and teaches in Byron Bay.
22. 'Mo'aicladic' by Damien Lucas (Byron Bay)
MATERIAL: Limestone
SIZE: 600 x 350 x 350 (mm)
PRICE: SOLD
STATEMENT: Melding elements of the iconic Mo'ai heads of Easter Island with those of the funerary figures from the Cyclades, this abstract takes a cubic twist.
ARTIST BIO: Damien began drawing with David Wilson in 1997 who introduced him to sculptor Tom Bass, leading to the full time study and practise of sculpture. He completed his BFA at NAS in 2004. He works in clay, plaster, stone, wood, steel and bronze. Damien works and teaches in Byron Bay.
23. 'Magpie Discussing the Finer Points of Local Politics x3' by Tom Buckland (Canberra)
MATERIAL: Steel and Concrete
SIZE: 500 x 400 x 800 (mm)
PRICE: $700 (each)
STATEMENT: "In the late afternoon sun, the local magpies gather to loudly and enthusiastically discuss the finer points of local politics. The wireframe silhouettes of these playful feathered creatures have been made from welded steel bar. "
ARTIST BIO: Tom Buckland was born and raised in Central Western NSW. He graduated from the ANU School of Art with Honours in 2015 and is currently based in Canberra. He creates sculpture that is often humorous and whimsical and working with and recycled materials. He has exhibited widely across Australia.
24. 'Pharaoh' by Jay Sikora (Geelong)
MATERIAL: Corten
SIZE: 1600 x 450 x 450 (mm)
PRICE: $4,700
STATEMENT: A sculpture designed to come into focus depending on your view point. A style that can turn from thin air to something mesmerizing.
ARTIST BIO: Jay Sikora is a Geelong based Metal artist with an eye for detail, a qualified boilermaker by trade, Jay's skills are of the highest quality, Jay is also the managing director of Metal Art & Design where he has re ned his metal fabrication skills, with sculpting being his passion.
25. 'Ava' by Catherine Caldwell (Orange)
MATERIAL: Mild Steel
SIZE: 2000 x 1500 x 1500 (mm)
PRICE: $15,000
STATEMENT: Ava is made mainly from scrap metal.Being a dancer, I wanted to create a sense of movement in my work not just have her in dance pose,hence the wispy additions.
ARTIST BIO: "Having raised my family of five children,I decided to explore my desire to create & express myself through art, when my youngest left home.
I began to paint & enrolled myself in a welding course at TAFE. With every spare moment you’ll now find me welding in the shed !"
26. 'Winging It' by Alex Figgis (Forestville)
MATERIAL: Scrap metal, machinery components, acyrlic
SIZE: 2500 x 2800 x 2000 (mm)
PRICE: $8,000
STATEMENT: This dragonfly was a challenge I set myself, to create a sculpture of scrap iron construction that could hover and float as naturally as the insect it’s inspired by.
ARTIST BIO: Alex Figgis is a steel sculpture artist based on the Northern Beaches of Sydney. With a passion for both the natural environment and machinery of human creation he fuses these two contrasting aspects of our world to produce amazing flora and fauna constructed of bi product scrap metals.
27. 'Emu family' by Stuart Taylor (Deniliquin)
MATERIAL: Recycled steel
SIZE: 1600 x 1700 x 500 (mm)
PRICE: SOLD
STATEMENT: I created the shape of this Emu family using roughly cut gas tanks. I think the rough edges convey the scrubby look of these large native birds.
ARTIST BIO: "I am a scrap metal artist living and working in Deniliquin, NSW.
I have been working as a sculptor for the past 10 years.
The main materials that I use have been gathered from farms and workshops in my local area. I work with rusty metal and stainless steel."
28. 'Spirited' by Rhonda Castle (Wyong)
MATERIAL: Metal and Corten steel
SIZE: 1600 x 600 x 600 (mm)
PRICE: $4,800
STATEMENT: The freedom and exhilaration that is felt from that spirited horse that has that rare element of grace, beauty and immeasurable strength yet is still humble enough to carry man upon his back.
ARTIST BIO: My practice is based on observations in nature, the parallels drawn between animal behavior and human relationships. These observations are expressed through the use of metals, timber and sandstone. The juxtaposition of materials capture the kinetic energy of the subject, to evoke an emotional response, or symbolize a metaphor.
29. 'Bedtime' by Nicola McCutchen (Narromine)
MATERIAL: Raku clay and paint
SIZE: 610 x 480 x 520 (mm)
PRICE: SOLD
STATEMENT: I have tried to capture the warmth and tenderness of that last embrace before sleep (... hopefully)
ARTIST BIO: Works exclusively in clay, making small to medium-scale female forms using a coil technique with a painterly, rustic finish. Her work is an entirely female cast of curvaceous figures that speak of the feminine existence on the farm, her relationship to the soil and the passing of time.
30. 'Cuddle' by Nicola McCutchen (Narromine)
MATERIAL: Raku clay and paint
SIZE: 650 x 460 x 540 (mm)
PRICE: SOLD
STATEMENT: This work is about memory of the embrace and its ferocity.
ARTIST BIO: Works exclusively in clay, making small to medium-scale female forms using a coil technique with a painterly, rustic finish. Her work is an entirely female cast of curvaceous figures that speak of the feminine existence on the farm, her relationship to the soil and the passing of time.