Friday 13 November 2009

tribute to a workhorse (Sculpture By The Sea 2009)



I came across this fellow last year - see here. He seems to pose himself in front of a sculpture and take a self-portrait. This mornign I waited around and watched as he set up his shot:





and waited around while he changed from his costume...



and finally walked off...



Oh, and here's the bit about the sculpture!

tribute to a workhorse is by Belinda Villani. It's made of woven rattan and steel, is 250cm x 90cm x 250cm. Villani says "My father's love of horses stemmed from his migrant inner city childhood contact with the local workhorses rather than the romantic idea of the outback horse and rider."

8 comments:

  1. Sydney's sculpture studying Sally spotted some strange, sporty, spandex someone!

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  2. Excellent photography of this great sculpture Sally. Interesting one.

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  3. That's hilarious, particularly the one where his mask is off and you realise he's an old bloke. Wonderful series.

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  4. A surprise ending to your post. hehe
    I love the horse, though, all strong, saddleless, and wearing blinders.

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  5. And the fellow seems like such an ordinary guy. What do you think he uses the self-portraits for? I cannot even imagine. He seems just as well endowed as last year ;)
    Interesting sculpture - at 1st I thought it was sandstone.

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  6. What a hoot. I wonder if he publishes his photos on a blog. Love this series, Sally and the original sculpture.

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  7. Sally this is the most hilarious post I've seen in a long time. I'm still laughing. How very embarrassing for him!

    Your final photo does the piece justice, it's just beautiful.

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