Over last weekend\u2019s Labour Day celebration, we continued to experience the constant stream of visitors and holiday makers to our coastline and with the forecast of another upcoming warm weekend, is appears certain that this current trend will continue. On Saturday, we have the official launch of Landfall \u2013 Lorne Sculpture Biennale 2018. \u2018Landfall\u2019 is the curatorial theme for 2018 and is devoted to pressing global issues explored though specific curatorial themes.<\/p>\n
You will experience Artists using the medium of sculpture (including light, sound, performance and projection) to explore these themes and the intersection of nature, humanity and art. In 2018 the state of the world\u2019s natural assets is one of the most topical international subjects around. \u2018Landfall\u2019 is a word that describes time and place where ocean meets land, and also describes a sense of collapse, as in \u2018landslide\u2019. The term is an open-minded word-play that invites deeper contemplation.<\/p>\n
And of course it goes without saying that backdrop to works and performances of the artists is the world class backdrop of the Lorne foreshore and Louttit Bay. The spectacular Sculpture trail is a 4km track extending from the Lorne Swing Bridge over the Erskine River to just beyond the pier. Featuring 25 artists with world wide backgrounds, many of the pieces are site specific are a must see for those who are visiting Lorne. And of course the \u201clocal\u201d emerging favourite is the Tony Wolfenden and Lorne Men\u2019s Shred project \u2013 \u201cCouta Memories\u201d, designed to evoke the historical practice of Couta boat fishing.<\/p>\n
Last week I reported on the briefing being provided by the Lorne Angling and Aquatic Club (LAAC) to interested community members on where things at with the Great Ocean Road Coast Committee\u2019s plans for the redevelopment of Point Grey and how that affects the Aquatic and Angling Club and their plans for the future. It was a well-attended discussion that included members from Friends of Lorne, Lorne Businesses and Tourism Association and Committee for Lorne.<\/p>\n
One thing that was very clear to me is that all stakeholders hold the common thread of the importance of this precinct to the whole of Lorne and the need to ensure that we get it right. The LAAC initiative proved to be invaluable for those in attendance as there were a number of points of explanation and clarification regarding the proposed project. It was so good to be part of a passionate Lorne gathering with all concerned for the outcomes but prepared to give up their time, and respectfully share concerns together and plan a pathway forward.<\/p>\n
So happy to read, hear and share that Lorne\u2019s \u201cRobbo\u201d Crossland\u2019s encounter with a large resident of our local ocean had a safe ending. In a Mick Fanning-type incident, Robbo\u2019s quick thinking and \u201cpink shorts\u201d kept him safe \u2013 a story for Robbo to dine out on. Well done!<\/p>\n