Sculpture in nature to enliven the senses

THE BRUNSWICK Nature Sculpture Walk is returning from October 3 – 9 in its fourth triennial event since 2015.

The unique seven-day exhibit features over 40 artistic works from local, interstate and International artists in the natural environment of Brunswick Heads.

The permanent sculptural walk for the community and visitors is refreshed every three years with a broad catalogue of curated sculptures of all forms and styles. The rivers and foreshores of the northern shire present a dramatic backdrop for the landscape sculptures that aim to awaken and enliven the senses of viewers.

One such work is by Andrew Cullen, in collaboration with artist, teacher and cultural practitioner Goompi Ugerabah, in the mixed media work, The Water Python.

Displaced by development, Australian pythons have learned to coexist with humans. The work made from off-cuts and waste from the housing construction industry evokes wonder, empathy, and discussions about enriching the delicate balance between nature and urbanisation and is a timely reminder to monitor our society’s development.

The Brunswick Nature Sculpture Walk is a not-for-profit arts collective connecting professional artists and the local community through sculptural installations, multi-media artworks and workshops.

Masterclasses with exhibiting artists are on offer with four options to choose from, including Limpet Weaving or Coccosphere with Nicole de Mastre, Wire and Seed Wall hanging with Willemina Villari-Kortland and Exploring Public Art with Richard Aindown, director of SCAPE in Christchurch, New Zealand.

In the community workshop, participants can enjoy clay-making inspired by local flora and fauna to contribute a unique clay tile to the community mural.

A creative cornucopia, a stunning day of walking through landscape sculpture, perhaps joining a masterclass or community workshop, and a Torakina swim await.

For more information, visit brunswicknaturesculpturewalk.com