We decided to brave the crowds, public transport, and heat to take Penelope to Sculpture by the Sea on the last day this year. The thing I love about this annual art festival is that the natural beauty of the area is the gallery. The art, weather, time of day, surroundings, and people all interact to create a unique experience. I could have gone to see the sculptures during a quiet weekday sunset or sunrise, and it would have been a totally different experience. The photos would be completely different. Sometimes the context can really make the work of art. For example, there was one sculpture that was just a giant metal whisk that was titled something to the effect of "wave-maker" (I forget the actual title). If it hadn't been near the ocean, it would have been kind of meaningless. Also, there were some sculptures that had solar panels on them, so they would light up in the dark (I assume, since we were there during the day), which makes a statement about renewable energy. Those wouldn't have been as impactful sitting in a gallery.
It was a family Sunday well-spent. Below is just a sampling of my photos.
I think it was called “Making Waves”
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