Creative energy transfer under way with sculptures coming to Lorne

This March, the 2018 Lorne Sculpture Biennale celebrates the best in contemporary Australian and international sculpture in a free, vibrant festival that enriches and transforms the stunning Lorne foreshore and surrounds on the Great Ocean Road.

From March 17 to April 2, Victoria’s most prestigious sculpture festival, now in its sixth year, will be an unmissable destination for arts lovers everywhere.

Under the creative direction of curator Lara Nicholls in her incoming biennale, the 2018 event explores the theme “Landfall”, presenting major works and new commissions from 41 artists devoted to pressing global issues of nature and endangerment.

In 2016 this event attracted over 65,000 visitors.

Lorne Sculpture Biennale curator Lara Nicholls said the setting made the event special.

“There is a great energy transference that occurs when inspired artists create works in concert with nature, especially in a space as precious as where the Otway Ranges meets the wild Bass Strait at Lorne.

“That energy is then absorbed by audiences in ways that enlighten and enrich one’s existence. We are all wondering what we are going to see in Lorne in March.

“Knowing these artists as I do, I anticipate a transformative experience to savour and remember.”

Within the 2018 Lorne Sculpture Biennale is the Sculpture Trail, a four-kilometre track extending from the Lorne Swing Bridge over Erskine River to just beyond the pier, which can be pleasantly walked or enjoyed by car or bike, featuring 25 artists.

There will also be the 2018 Lorne Sculpture Biennale Awards honouring exhibiting artists in five categories: The Landfall LSB18 non-acquisitive award ($20,000), Sculpturescape Land Art award ($10,000), Emerging Artist Award ($10,000), the People’s Choice award ($3,000), the Small Sculpture Award ($3,000) and the Ken Scarlett Award ($3,000) for writers.

For more information, head to lornesculpture.com.