Moonbeams

Artist : Nameer Davis & Barbara Penrose

Material : Reclaimed Timber

Year Created : 2018

Special Note : Walcha Sculpture Symposium (2018)

Artist's Location : Brisbane

Type : Sculpture

Size : 2.9 x 2.75 x 1.9m

2018 WALCHA SCULPTURE SYMPOSIUM (WSS)

This was a week-long event providing a unique opportunity for the public to observe the creative process (from concept to creation) of five professional artists working on outdoor sculpture.

These sculptures were then to become permanent additions to Walcha’s Open Air Gallery.

The WSS also consisted of several micro events throughout the week; 'Meet the Artists Dinner', an 'Open Studio Afternoon' where the public could observe the works in progress and engage with the artists, an 'Exhibition Opening' of the participating artist's previous works, 'Public Guided Tours of the Open Air Gallery' and finally the 'Sculpture Concluding Show'.

The event was funded through Regional Arts Fund NSW, Walcha Council and the Community.

THE SCULPTURE

Moonbeams is a pavilion that casts shadows of the sun and of the moon and serves as a conduit between sky and earth.

THE ARTISTS

Nameer Davis BAHo, MA maintains a full-time studio practice together with weekly teaching in painting and drawing at the Brisbane Institute of Art. Born in England, growing up in Nigeria, Australia and the UK, with extensive travels to China and Europe, Nameer’s work reflects a diversity of cultural influences most recently through pattern and textile.

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Barbara Penrose BAHo, MA exhibits regularly and has numerous public art commissions across Brisbane and Regional Queensland. In 2006 and in 2011 Barbara was the recipient of Australia Council grants for experienced artist to produce new work. With a background in installation art, sculpture and painting, her current practice mediates between painting, drawing and ceramics.