The landscape of the Southern Highlands on the regional outskirts of Sydney is the setting for the ‘Hillview Sculpture Biennial’. On until 27 May with over 50 regional, national and international artists showcasing an equal number of contemporary sculptural pieces in spectacular locations within the historic Hillview estate in Sutton Forest – an idyllic hillside backdrop for this monumental outdoor exhibition curated by Axel Arnott and David Ball.
The artists featured are Angus Adameitis, Felix Allen, David Ball, Robert Barnstone, Anthony Battaglia, Tobias Bennett, Noah Birch, Linda Bowden, Gary Christian, Daniel Clemmett, Hilde Angel Danielson, Gary Deirmendjian, Jane Gillings, Michael Greve, Clara Hali, David Horton, Koichi Ishino, Akira Kamada, Orest Keywan, Sam Larwill, Michael Le Grand, Barbara Licha, Julie Love, Peter Lundberg, Lucinda McDonald, Heidi McGeoch, Edward Milan, Dale Miles, Vlase Nikoleski, Peter Nilsson, Simon Pankhurst, Sonia Payes, Rebecca Pierce, Michael Purdy, Jessica Raschke, Sasha Reid, Jimmy Rix, Ron Robertson-Swann, Ayako Saito, Margarita Sampson, Fatih Semiz, Michael Snape, Britta Stenmanns, Samantha Stephenson, Elyssa Sykes-Smith, Barry Tate, Marcus Tatton, Andrew Townsend & Suzie Bleach, Philip Walker and Jacek Wankowski.
Participating artists will be in the running to win one of three non-acquisitive prizes: $20,000 Hillview Sculpture Award, $10,000 Hillview Indoor Sculpture Award and $5,000 Hillview People’s Choice Award.
Visitors are invited to explore the works between 9am and 5pm each day, and from 10am can nourish themselves at the pop-up café with local produce, beer and wine.