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Sculpture

Bronze sculptures by Philip Jackson - Part 1

Today we see some of the public sculptures in the UK, made by Philip Jackson, as tributes to many famous figures. Image: philipjacksonsculptures.co.uk

Sculpture

Can you sculpt a theatre out of a cliff? Rowena Cade did it!

Revisiting the building of the Minack Theatre in Cornwall and discover that if you want ot build a theatre you can do it on a granite cliff face.

Sculpture

Good Friday 2022: Poldi Mimovich's Stations of the Cross

Today we mark Good Friday by looking at some sculptures by the iconic Leopoldine (Poldi) Mimovich, which have recently been brought to our notice as residing in a church in a rural Victoria. Image: Margaret Donnellon, Birchip.

Seascapes

Hover over Port Phillip Bay, Victoria, Australia

Relax while you look out over Port Phillip Bay and marvel at the "Winhover" sculpture created by Lenton Parr.

Celebration

Mothering Sunday

It's Mothering Sunday this weekend in the UK and so we are sending our very best wishes to all the mothers around the world and we thank them for all the love they give and the sacrifices they make to give children the best possible chance at "a good and fulfilling life".

Glass

Mats Jonasson of MÅLERÅS Glass

Today we look at the creative variety of art glass sculptures by Mats Jonasson from Maleras Glassworks, Sweden. Image: allsculptures.com

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The delicate wall installations of Kaori Tatebayashi

Today we look at the beautiful, delicate wall installations of Japanese clay sculptor, Kaori Tatebayahsi. Image: cargocollective.com

Sculpture

The uniquely inspired sculptures of Ryan McCallister

Today we look at the fascinating sculptures of Ryan McCallister, a versatile artist in America, working in steel, bronze, ceramics, glass and other mixed media. Image: mccallistersculpture.com

Thread and Needle

The ethereal sculptures of Benjamin Shine

Today we meet a sculptor whose study in fashion design has led him to a unique form of portraiture using the netting fabric, tulle, with many unique installations and collaborations now earning him much acclaim. Image: Art Summit.com

Sculpture

Next level Sand Art!

Today we will look at the life-like sculptures made of sand by Andoni Bastarrika, an artist from the Spanish side of the Basque Country. Image: Andoni Bastarrika, Facebook.

Metalwork

Dynamic Darius Hulea Sculptures

Today we discover the powerful metal sculptures of Romanian artist, Darius Hulea, who uses wire to "draw" three dimensional portraits, in the classical style of Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci. Image: Darius Hulea Sculptures, Facebook.

Sculpture

More on African Sculptures

I bought two Zimbabwean stone sculptures at the African Heritage shop in Beechworth as a happy memory of my travels in Africa. Showcasing some more beautiful works from Africa.

Africa

Bernard Takawira

The sculptures created by Zimbabwe artist Bernard Takawira (1948-1997) are based in his culture and stem from the influence his mother Mai Takawira had through her deep knowledge of Shona myths.

Sculpture

Bob Marchant breaks the sound with his bas-relief barrier

Paintings by Sydney artist Bob Marchant were showcased a few weeks ago. Today I show you a Bob Marchant creation that is seen by thousands of people every day! If fact you might have seen it today - if you live in New South Wales!

Installation Art

A tribute to humanity's quest for flight

Dutch design firm Studio Drift pays tribute to humanity's quest to master flight with a mesmerising kinetic installation made of thin glass bars that move like wings. Image: Studio Drift.com

Prehistoric

Dinosaurs

We know dinosaurs roamed Earth long before humans and the evidence of the largest that habited Australia has just been found. But how long have we been making statues of dinosaurs? Read on to find out more. Image credit: en.wikipedia.org

Metalwork

I love this artist Cal Lane, in spades

Bridging industry and fine art Cal Lane eliminates the tough and imposing characteristics of steel and iron to create alluring delicate and intricate sculptural forms using wheelbarrows shovels and fuel tanks as her canvas. Credit:Photos Cal Lane Facebook

Sculpture

Mesmerising, moving wood sculptures!

Today we look at the fascinating hand carved wooden sculptures of David Roy, which move without battery, motor or power - just through winding a spring! Image: woodthatworks.com

Travel

Marysville - Yarra Valley

Located in the foothills of Melbourne's closest ski fields, Marysville is a picturesque town, a place to enjoy peace and quiet and appreciate the wonders of nature. Established in 1863 as a stopover for diggers travelling to the Goldfields, Marysville, evolved into a popular resort destination.

Sculpture

More microscopic marvels by David A Lindon

Today we return to look at some of the latest creations of David A. Lindon, a man who makes truly amazing tiny sculptures in the eye of a needle or on the head of a pin! Image: David A Lindon, Micro Art, Facebook.

Sculpture

Gillie and Marc

Creating some of the world’s most innovative public sculptures, Gillie and Marc Schattner an Australian collaborative artist couple, are re-defining what public art should be, spreading messages of love, equality, and conservation around the world.

Museum

Lego model - City of Pompeii

During my visit of the Chau Chak Wing Museum located in the grounds of the University of Sydney, children gathered around a Lego model of the city of Pompeii Image Credit: Photo by Craig Barker - Nicholson Museum

Sculpture

Wondrous wind walkers.....!

Today we marvel at the huge, clever sculptures of Theo Jansen, which combine art and engineering to "walk" along the beaches of the Netherlands, and are now also exhibited around the world. Image: YouTube.

Sculpture

The Butchers' Bridge

We are going to finish our current run through "unusual sculptures" with a look at some by Jakov Brdar located on "The Butchers' Bridge" in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Image credit: visitljubljana.com

Sculpture

Hipsters in Stone by Leo Caillard: Playing with Anachronism

Do you love classic statues? How about clothing them to look like "Hipsters"? Different? Yes - this is what artist Leo Caillard has done to prompt us "to reflect on the present in relation to our past". Image credit: leocaillard.com