October 13th, 2023Bangay is special guest for Sculptures in the Garden
World-renowned garden designer and former Denver resident Paul Bangay, above, is the special guest of Sculptures in the Garden in the burgeoning art hub of Mudgee, New South Wales. And Kyneton sculptor Anne Anderson is among those exhibiting, with her work Treaty, pictured below.
This year’s exhibition, set in Rosby Vineyard’s gardens, will run until October 22 and showcase more than 300 large-scale sculptures and garden art, crafted by 130 of Australia’s leading and emerging artists.
Sculptures in the Garden combines a large-scale outdoor sculpture exhibition, a public program of artist workshops and talks, artist tours, live music, special guests, a themed local children’s exhibition, garden walks, and local food and wine.
It is a not-for-profit event, with proceeds going to local charity partners and the acquisition of sculptures for the Mudgee community’s public arts initiative. Since its inception 13 years ago event organisers have worked closely with Guide Dogs NSW/ ACT raising significant funds for the charity.
Mr Bangay opened the exhibition on October 7.
“I think of sculpture as enhancing the work of landscape designers. The correct placement of a sculpture in a garden brings life to the space. Its form, colour and materiality attract the eye and add interest to key places in the garden. I personally use sculpture to lead the eye around a garden.
“We have become increasingly aware of the need for art in the garden and, in particular, good Australian-created sculpture. Some years ago we looked to Europe for our source of ornamentation in the garden. Now we are commissioning or acquiring the work of our many talented Australian artists. For me this trend has developed as we become more confident in our homegrown sense of Australian
garden design.
“The inclusion of a well-placed sculpture can bring life to a garden by leading your eye to key areas of the landscape – it should extend your view in the garden, making the garden look larger than it actually is.” Link: www.sculpturesinthegarden.com.au
