The world's largest free-to-the-public outdoor sculpture exhibition, Sculpture by the Sea at Bondi, has officially opened for another year. About 450,000 people are expected to trail along the two-kilometre coastal walk from Bondi to Tamarama in Sydney over the next 18 days. Acclaimed Chinese artist Professor Shen Lieyi was announced as the recipient of the $100,000 Aqualand Sculpture Award for his arborescent work titled Tracing.
The three-metre-high piece is made from bronze and granite, and was inspired by the source of flowing water and the challenges of life. The Aqualand Sculpture Award is an acquisitive award that will see Tracing gifted for permanent public placement. Shen Lieyi is the seventh international artist to receive the major award at Sculpture by the Sea.
Fortitude by Yuko Takahashi is one of 100 sculptures by artists from 16 countries. Sharnana by Drew McDonald. Japanese artist Mitsuo Takeuchi has pursued the theme of transfiguration.
The artwork explores the idea of changing forms and shapes. Yoshiho Futo's work Warmth seeks to capture the beauty of stone through textures and curved lines. Local artist Chris Wilson's work Smoko Seat is sure to be a favourite among visitors.
Yevgen Prymachenko's corten steel work Thoughts stands tall along the shore. Perched on a cliff top is Niharika Hukku's Shelter. The popular art event is celebrating its 26th year.
Visitors can see John Petrie's To the Sea of Tranquillity along the trail. Shadows of Perception by .
