GSE's Wall of Inspiration December 2009

This month, the Wall of Inspiration comes from our very own backyard - the Sculpture By The Sea exhibition in Sydney. Here are some sensational pieces to inspire your events...

 

 

 

a symbolic inscription of the imaginary, by Nicholas Elias - photo by Sam Burns 

This coloured perspex installation by Nicholas Elias on Tamarama Beach was just brilliant. Something like this would make a wonderful walkway treatment, entrance feature or backdrop to a stage set.
 

 

 

‘dandi lion’, by William Eastlake - photos by GSE 

Also on the beach, this mesmerizing, interactive piece entitled ‘dandi lion’ by William Eastlake - beautiful when viewed from underneath. Creating a moving, overhead feature can be a stunning addition to events.
  

 

 

Rising Tension III, by Tracy Luff - Photo by GSE 

 

  

 

Sanctom Santorium by Margarita Sampson - photo by Sam Burns 

Other great hanging pieces that provided inspiration were Sanctom Santorium and Rising Tension III, all made from recycled materials such as plastic, videotape and cardboard.

 

 

fractal colmuns, by Alan Rose - photo by GSE 
 

 

These geometric columns by Alan Rose were used here to create the illusion of supporting the overhand but could also be used to cleverly decorate / disguise columns in a venue.

 

Other shapes to inspire:

 

 

helicidaris tuberculata (photo by GSE)

These gorgeous sculptures by Kelly-Ann Lees made us want to throw the beach into darkness and light them from within. You could create a similar look with lobster pots / wicker shapes / old birdcages etc. Candle-lit would create a dramatic effect.
 

transition by Satu Bushell - photo by Jamie Williams

 

Satu Bushell’s transition pieces reflect the surrounding environment making them practically invisible from some angles. They appear and disappear magically creating an optical illusion. This is something that would be interesting to explore within the event space.

 

 

where is freedom by Mona Aghababaee - photo GSE

Reclaim, Recycle

 

 

dying for a drink by Phil Hall - photo GSE

 

Creating a statement with dying for a drink, Phil Hall made his piece entirely from recycled bottles and wood. Something like this at a public events is bound to start thought – provoking conversations It is also a great example of how to recycle everyday items and use them in a different way.

 

 

step by step, inch by inch … towards the precipice created by BAM – very clever use of recycled shoes!

 

 

 

dream house by Jane Gillings - photo GSE

Dream House by Jane Gillings made a huge impact on the younger generation who wanted to explore every inch of the toy-formed structure –and rightly so. I fear for the lives of the Star Wars figurines incorporated into the interior though! I doubt they will survive until the end of the exhibition but a child’s curiosity reminds how the sense of touch is often overlooked in the world of events.
This work is reminiscent of Robert Bradford’s recycled toy pieces featured on Cool Hunter. Click here to see his work

 

Simply but effective:

Surprisingly flags mesmerised the crowds in ‘Atre de las Playas' a work by Argentine artist Alejandro Propato.

Simple yet effective cut panel – back lit would look fantastic

 

 

the sea by Michael Snape - photo by GSE

Barrels overflowing with items.....great for decor. You could use any items related to your theme.

 

 

bronzed aussies by Nick Stranks - photo by GSE

The exhibition is a wonderful example of how public art encourages interaction, discussion and discovery by young and old. It has a magically feel to it and provides much inspiration on how to make events create the same sense of wonder and transformation.

For more information about what GSE can do for your events, visit www.gse.com.au