The
sculpture park is set in the beautiful grounds of the
Art Gallery and Awaba House. It allows you to view art while enjoying the beauty of the green parkland and the shining water of the lake.
Looking at art, while enjoying the beauty of nature.
The Sculpture Park was created in 1996 and its first artworks were made up of art from the Macquarie Biennial Acquisitive sculpture prize. In the year 2000 the gallery began commissioning several works that fit in with the Aboriginal and cultural landscape of the park.
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The Sculpture Park
The walking trail was easy to follow because each sculpture stands out and makes an impression.
My Favourites
'Through Hopeful Eyes, ' by Years 9-10, Lake Macquarie High School
This is the first sculpture you notice when you begin the walk. At first it just seems like a tube formed into random lines but after a closer look you see it actually spells out hope.
The mosaic at the bottom symbolises the Lake Macquarie and ties the sculpture to the surrounding landscape.
created by students of Lake Macquarie High School.
As you walk the path you come across several murals that represent moments in the history of the area.
Walking on art.
is like a giant sail moving in the breeze. From a distance it resembles a large balloon inflating and deflating, depending on the strength of the breeze.
Ted Prior's 'Love Boat.'
The
Love Boat was my favourite sculpture. It consists of two wooden figures sitting back to back and is meant to symbolise the struggle between two egos in the beginning of a relationship, as they try to retain their own personality within the relationship.
ThoughtsI found the walk relaxing and enjoyed looking at the sculptures while also enjoying the lake views.
