Thursday 12 November 2009

the eight (Sculpture By The Sea 2009)


These two pics show the difference half an hour can make! The top one wa staken in the first light of sunrise at 5:56am, the bottom one (not such a well composed pic!) at 6:30 am.

the eight is by Stephen King. His work is made from fallen timber from his farm in northern NSW. This huge piece (390cm x 400cm x 1300cm) is made from stringybark, a native Australian eucalypt.

He says: "Inspired by the time his three daughters were rowing. It describes the moment when the boat is held aloft just before the stroke-side and bow-side rowers part to shoulder the boat."

8 comments:

  1. I really like being able to see where the 8 logs stand.

    I like this one.

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  2. I love when you show us these art pieces by the sea. I wish I could see them in person too!

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  3. The light is amazing in your shots Sally. I went on a sunny day and my shots look so different.
    Sydney - City and Suburbs

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  4. Sydney's seaside Sally spotted some splendid, sexy, standing, sunrise sculptures!

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  5. Great work Sally . I like the second one most . Extra ordinary shots .

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  6. What a sculpture Sally. It's great to hear the sculptor's inspiration that evolved to these powerful women. A bit like a fairytale! Thank you!

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  7. Sally sorry for not commenting every day and missing your birthday (a belated Happy Birthday to you !) but I truly appreciate you taking the time to post those SxS photos, I'm enjoying them tremendously. THANKS !

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  8. Very clever. It brings to mind the ancient statues/columns of women.

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