The title is not about Fiona or myself but rather some of my larger sculptural pieces. As part of the Open Studios event in August 6 of my outdoor pieces were on display at Clovelly Estate as a bit of promotion for the OS and bit of profile for me. Kim and I organised a swap of one each of our pieces (plus other bits and pieces thrown into the negotiations - horse trading). I was invited to show the other 5 at a local gallery when I moved them from Clovelly - including the leaf below.
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| Barry Smith © Leaf - detail |
Well today they were moved to their new home at
Maleny Arts Retreat gallery.
I was really pleased Gary Myers was interested in showing my outdoor sculptures as the entrance into the gallery is a great garden setting for the pieces as you can see from the following photos.
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| Barry Smith © Slice of the landscape |
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| Barry Smith © Leaf - rusted wire and metal plate |
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| Barry Smith © Flow - sentinel at the entrance to the gallery |
It is great to have these pieces of my work in a place that has a great reputation as an art centre; where they will be seen; and people know they are for sale. Photos are courtesy of Fiona and her trusty iPhone.
Truly deserved Barry! I had not seen these pieces before and they are a treat to see in such a beautiful location and great photos by Fiona as well!
ReplyDeletei love outdoor art and yours is wonderful. what a nice invitation - your art greeting people.
ReplyDeletePerfect location.. well done Barry.
ReplyDeletethey are so right in the sunlight
ReplyDeleteWonderful work, amazing sculptures at a beautiful setting; I wish I could see them from close by, walk around them, touch them...
ReplyDeleteAll the best!
how fantastic.. and such perfect settings..I'm sure they will be snatched up quickly!
ReplyDeleteA wonderful location and a great opportunity to show your art! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteTL, JM, V, AM, L & R - I have to agree I am lucky to have a person who is generous enough to accept and show my stuff. V - the dappled light helps the pieces blend with the garden. AM - good if you could visit us sometime. L & R - settings can add so much to the works themselves. Thanks. Go well. B
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful place to exhibit your sculptures! They really interact with their environment.
ReplyDeleteYour sculptures look so at home in the garden and I love the rusty leaf amongst the ferns.
ReplyDeleteThe rusted leaf against the green of the ferns and grass is wonderful. Congratulations on having such a great setting for your sculptures.
ReplyDelete... and they look great in their new homes - they look like they were custom made for nestling into the luscious landscape at MAR xoxoxo
ReplyDeleteS, R J & N - thanks for comments folk. Good to get a lucky break now and then - the pieces are really made for exhibiting in a gallery garden. And the leaf does look good in the ferns and dappled light - will keep you posted if any sell. B
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