Friday, 7 November 2008

Nexus (Sculpture By The Sea 18)

It's Skywatch Friday (see below) and it's my birthday, so I'm showing my favourite entry in Sculpture By The Sea this year.

Nexus is by Alex Kosmas. This is a beautifully delicate work in the most exquisite shade of green (I've included one pic below where the colour of this work in bronze shows up against the sandstone). It just made my heart sing, and on both occasions I was there I was so pleased I went at dawn (one grey, one colourful) because I could spend ages alone with it.

The artist says: " The fast paced world forgets its connection to nature. 'Nexus' represents our lifeboat." If I had $50 000 I would buy it, but then I think I'd need another few million to build a house around it!







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30 comments:

  1. Happy Birthday!

    That is an amazing sculpture, and the location is absolutely breathtaking!

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  2. What an amazing sculpture. Seems like a very specialmoment.

    I really need to get my bum into gear and go see the sculptures this year - always think about it but never get around to it :-)

    Sharon

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  3. Amazing!
    WOW!

    Thanks for sharing this. I enjoyed it a lot.

    Troy and Martha

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  4. That absolutely stunning rock got all my attention! Amazing!

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  5. Very unique shots, well done. Thanks for sharing!

    Cheers!
    Regina In Pictures

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  6. Happy Birthday! That's one of my favourites as well.

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  7. Oh my that is a stunning structure and all the more beautiful for the way you have framed it with the beautiful harbour around it.

    Thank you for showing off a part of the city of Sydney that everyone might not be as familiar with.

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  8. Happy birthday. I think we should all chip in a few pennies and purchase this lovely sculpture for you. ;-)

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  9. Happy birthday Sally! This is a wonderful sculpture and your photographs are amazing.

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  10. Wow incredible sculpture, excellent job of photographing it.

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  11. Happy Birthday Sally! Have a super day!

    the pictures all are fantastic and the sculpture of course is wonderful! you have shown it in so many perspectives - beautiful!

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  12. This is an amazing sculpture!

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  13. Gorgeous! I'm so glad you posted several views of it!

    Happy birthday!!! And Happy SkyWatching too!

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  14. What a terrific sculpture! The background and setting really make it look even more wonderful. Lovely and thanks for sharing this!

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  15. Happy Birthday Sally!

    I continue to enjoy your beautiful photos.

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  16. I'll take it! Oh wait, I forgot I'm not rich and famous yet. *sigh* I guess I'll just have to move into that house you build when you build it!

    Happy Birthday!!

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  17. Sally, May your birthday be filled with joy and happiness. The tree has given many viewers joy! It is a beautiful piece of work.

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  18. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

    I can see why you like this sculpture. It is beautiful.

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  19. Happy Birthday, Sally!
    The pictures are amazing, and the sculpture is simply stunning. Never seen anything like this.

    Have a great time on your special day.

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  20. Oh dear Sally, happy birthday to you and thanks for treating US to this special gift on YOUR birthday.

    I'm so glad you posted several photos of it - it's the only way we can fully comprehend what it's about. It's such a wonderful piece, I am thrilled!

    I have been receiving the Sculture by the sea newsletter but hadn't seen this artwork before.

    THANKS AGAIN AND YOU HAVE A BEAUTIFUL DAY!

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  21. Wow they are wonderful photos, so detailed. Thank you for sharing and I hope you had a lovely birthday.
    Happy SWF.

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  22. Sally, these are amazing! Thanks for sharing.

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  23. This sculpture is just amazing! Your photos have captured it so well....also, Happy Birthday Wishes sent your way!

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  24. I have to say I thought the first photograph was a painting. Not at all surprised this is your favourite - I am pretty sure it would be mine too. It's stunningly beautiful and of course made more so in this setting.

    Happy birthday, dear Sally. If I could afford it I'd send you the money to buy it, but....can't quite manage it this week!

    Get that first photograph printed on super paper, buy a beautiful frame - et voila, you have it in your living room. I would.

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  25. I can see why this is your favorite. It is stunning. Every one of your photos shows and different and equally beautiful version. I hope the artist finds a permanent place for it so that it can be enjoyed by lots of people.

    Happy Birthday.

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  26. Happy Birthday and what an incredible series of shots. Just stunning.

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  27. That is truly an incredible sculpture, and your photos capture it brilliantly. Thanks for sharing these wonderful images.

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  28. Sally, I can readily see why you're so in love with this sculpture. Amazing!! And your sky is such a wonderful counterpoint with those clouds ! Yum!!

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