The Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize 2015
One of Australia’s most distinguished national art prizes returns bigger than ever throughout October. This year the Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize welcomes 43 finalists from all over the country, and even internationally, as they strive to secure their share of the $19,000 in prize money on offer.
Chosen from a record 701 entries, the finalists use a variety of mediums to produce their work – ranging from taxidermy, intricate origami, found materials and objects, through to traditional Aboriginal sculpture constructed by the Tjanpi Desert Weavers.
With each sculpture exploring different themes and using such different mediums to do so, there is bound to be something to catch your eye and pique your interests.
Now in its 15th year, the Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize is the leading national award for freestanding sculptures up to 80cm in any dimension. The exhibition is an initiative of the Woolahra Council and as the Mayor of Woollahra, Councillor Toni Seltzer said it’s about “celebrating creativity and sharing it with the community.”
The exhibition is free to the public throughout the course of October at the Woollahra Council Chambers; winners will be announced on October 9. (JA)
Oct 10-25. Woollahra Council Chambers, 536 New South Head Road, Double Bay. FREE. Info: sculptureprize.woollahra.nsw.gov.au
