Exhibition with a different take on sculpture

BENDIGO’S Living Arts Space is hosting a new exhibition featuring the work of local creatives Andre Sardone and Noel Muscat.

Metal Morphix showcases the works of the longtime friends who inspire each other to explore ways to morph materials into expressive sculpture.

The free exhibition was opened last weekend and will run until Sunday 1 December.

The Living Arts Space is located in the Bendigo Visitor Centre, 51–67 Pall Mall, and is open from 9am to 4.30pm daily.

Curator Amy Carr-Bottomley said the collection will spark curiosity among those who see it.

“Both artists aim to challenge the idea of sculpture,” Ms Carr-Bottomley said.

“Andre’s works showcase creative techniques for joining, machining and milling raw metals, having been inspired by natural seed structures.

“Noel’s unique objects are made of machinery, industrial parts, laboratory and photographic equipment.”

Mr Sardone was present at the Living Arts Space last Saturday and Sunday to talk with visitors about his work.

The exhibition opening coincided with this year’s instalment of the Bendigo Open Studios weekend, which ran from Friday to Sunday.

More than 30 regional artists opened their studios to visitors for the event, during which visitors could watch a demonstration, learn about an artist’s work from the artists themselves, or attend a workshop.

They also had the opportunity to purchase work directly from the artists, or from any of the group’s local supporting galleries.

Painters, print makers, textile artists, photographers, jewellers, street artists and sculptors were among the creatives who participated.