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Piney Lakes Sets Scene for Sculpture Walk

Published Date: 29 February 2008, 10:38 AM

Residents will have an opportunity to see the outstanding work of 16 professional sculptors from around WA at the 2008 City of Melville Sculpture Walk, which will be officially opened on Friday, 14 March 2008, at 6.00pm.

The site specific sculptures, which will be on exhibition until Thursday, 10 April, draw their inspiration and uniqueness from their surroundings at Piney Lake Reserve, Winthrop.

Mayor Russell Aubrey, who will officially open the exhibition, said the Sculpture Walk continued to gain growing admirers and had become a major feature of Piney Lakes. “This year we have pieces from 16 extraordinary Western Australian artists that enhance the natural and cultural heritage of Piney Lakes,” he said. “We have some great new pieces and I encourage everyone to come down and have a look.”

The City of Melville Sculpture Walk was introduced in March 2004 as part of the Festival of Melville. The Sculpture Walk aims to acknowledge and encourage both emerging and professional Western Australian sculptors.

Community Development Officer – Arts, Hannah Katarski said the new works for 2008 would delight audiences. “There is an exciting range of artwork on display this year, with works ranging from the small and ephemeral to works made from steel and concrete,” she said. “There is a recurring theme this year with many of the artists wanting to reflect on the importance of their surroundings, environment and relationships.”

The event provides an opportunity for professional Western Australian sculptors to exhibit their work in a natural environment and interpret the site to stimulate, create interest and generate discussion.

All new works on display during the exhibition are for sale. Interested parties can contact the City of Melville on 9364 0666 or visit www.melvillecity.com.au for more information.

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Posted by darren agar at 04 March 2008, 07:16 AM
i think it would be great to have a revolving display through the park all year to encourage more use of a great precint.

art works

Posted by CDO - Arts at 12 March 2008, 02:46 PM
Yes, it would be fantastic to have a year round programme. Unfortunately this is not feasible, however the City does purchase a number of works each year to be located permanently at Piney Lakes, in the hope of creating a year round attraction.

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Posted by mark at 17 March 2008, 03:28 PM
There is a guide to the permanent sculptures which is great. The annual scuplture walk experience would be greatly enhanced if there was more information about the scupltures. Would it possible to provide a guide to the sculptures which form part of the annual sculpture walk via this website. The guide to the annual sculpture walk does not need to be produced to the standard as the guide to the premananet sculpture walk.

More information

Posted by Hannah Katarski at 18 March 2008, 11:53 AM
Hello, I'm glad you enjoy this event.

I have just uploaded the 2008 Sculpture Walk Catalogue to the website. It can be downloaded by following the link under 'related items' and then clicking on the 'downloads' on the right side of the page.

Hard copies of both the Sculpture Walk guide brochure and the 2008 Catalogue are available from Janet McGinity at the Piney Lakes Environmental Education Centre.