ON THE Edge

Nina Shadforth takes to the hills to find they are about to come alive for this year’s Sculpture on the Edge

Sculpture on the Edge is an outdoor sculpture prize held on the escarpment of the stunning Sunshine Coast hinterland town of Maleny. Held annually at Spicers Tamarind Retreat it attracts renowned artists from all around Australia and invites visitors to immerse themselves in the picturesque 18-acre property which provides a unique setting for the artwork and installations.

The beauty of site-specific art such as this is that it draws us to particular places for their unique environmental qualities and thus further engages us in

Sculpture On The Edge

22 OCTOBER – 7 NOVEMBER

Artist entries close: 1 October conversations pertaining to the surroundings in which they are installed.

As well as being interesting to observe, art in-situ can also prompt broader discussions on local and global environmental concerns, like climate change, human impact and First Nations reconciliation and healing.

Sculpture on the Edge (SOTE) was established in Maleny, initially beginning as an adjunct program under the Maleny Garden Club’s Open Gardens Festival during 2010. It was such a successful component of their program, that the following year it became a stand alone

DON’T MISS!

Exhibition dates: 22 October - 7 November

Open Daily from 9am-4pm FREE exhibition

Spicers Tamarind Retreat, 88 Obi Lane South, Maleny