Bondi, Sculpture By The Sea

Wind Stone - Threshold of Consciousness by Koichi Ishino

Horizon Figure by Greg Johns

Grid Study 4 by Stephen King

Ascendance by David Ball

Embrace As One by by R.M. (Ron) Gomboc

Out of the Blue by James Rogers

Pivot by Donna Marcus

Wake by Orest Keywan

The 24th Sculpture by the Sea was located along the two kilometre coastal walk from Bondi to Tamarama from 21 October to 7 November 2022. These sculptures were located in Marks Park and along the cliffs in the eastern suburb of Tamarama with a backdrop of the Pacific Ocean, Bondi Beach and North Bondi.
Linked to: Wordless Wednesday, My Corner of the World.

Bondi, Sculpture By The Sea

Tidal Body by April Pine

Wind Rose 2010 by Zolotariov

A Scene Dedicated to Handel's "The Water Music 20-1" by Takeshi Tanabe 

The Doubting Column by Isabela Lleo Castells

Jetsam Takes Root by Ashley Eriksmoen

Flight 2016 by Gavin Younge

Heads It Is by Paul Caporn

Bondi Irens by Charlie Trivers 

 After a two year pause due to the coronavirus pandemic, the 24th Sculpture by the Sea returned to the two kilometre coastal walk from Bondi to Tamarama from 21 October to 7 November 2022. These sculptures were located along the cliffs in the eastern suburb of Bondi with a backdrop of the Pacific Ocean.

Linked to: Through My Lens, Tuesday Treasures, Travel Tuesday. 

Tamarama, substation

This substation is located along Fletcher Street, in the eastern suburb of Tamarama. Although the building itself is quite unremarkable, the graffiti artwork on the door is fascinating. It features a skeletal arm and hand holding a Google Nest. The tag line reads: "OK, Google. How do I make an art?" It has been created by street artist Cam Scott, also known as Not Not, who has a lot of this type of stencil artwork in the area.

Linked to: Monday Mural, Ruby Tuesday.

Tamarama, cliff

The cliffs along the Coastal Walk in the eastern suburb of Tamarama, looking out on the Pacific Ocean.
Linked to: Shadow Shot Sunday, All Seasons, Floral Friday Foto, Garden Affair.

Eveleigh, Locomotive Workshop

The Locomotive Workshops are located along Locomotive Street, in the inner city suburb of Eveleigh. They were opened in 1887 for the maintenance and manufacture of steam locomotives. Bays 3, 4 and 4A were the Boilermaker's Shop, with Bay 3 featuring the Heat Treatment Room. These workshops closed in 1988 and these bays have now been redeveloped to house a supermarket, restaurant, a function centre and office space. Some of the old workshop equipment has been retained and is on display along the walkways.
Linked to: Weekend Reflections.

Tamarama, MacKenzies Bay

A sunset view across MacKenzies Bay from the Coastal Walk in the eastern suburb of Tamarama, looking towards Bronte.

Linked to: Skywatch Friday

Marrickville, sculptures

These retro sculptures were installed on the awning of a menswear shop along Marrickville Road, in the inner west suburb of Marrickville. More than a dozen were originally commissioned by the City of Marrickville as a novelty tourist attraction to coincide with the Sydney 2000 Summer Olympics. Created by Ces Camilleri, only six displays remain on the shopfront awnings but the council removed and stored the rest, so they may appear elsewhere in the future.

Linked to: Little Things Thursday, Signs, Signs, Thankful Thursday. 

Auburn, Fauna Reserve

This peacock is perched on a fence at the Auburn Fauna Reserve in the grounds of Auburn Botanic Gardens in the western suburb of Auburn.

Linked to: Wordless Wednesday, My Corner of the World.

Auburn, Fauna Reserve (Theme Day: Soft)

 
This wallaby is sprawled out, enjoying the sun at the Auburn Fauna Reserve in the grounds of Auburn Botanic Gardens in the western suburb of Auburn.
Linked to: Theme Day, Through My Lens, Tuesday Treasures, Travel Tuesday. 

Newtown, mural

This mural has been painted on the side wall of a shoe shop, on the corner of King Street and  Church Street, in the inner city suburb of Newtown. The mural promotes the Dr. Martens brand of shoe, commonly known as Doc Martens, which is a popular choice of footwear in the inner city. The artwork was created by street artist Sindy Sinn.
Linked to: Monday Mural, Ruby Tuesday, Pink Saturday, Floral Friday Foto, Garden Affair.

Walsh Bay, sculpture

'M-Forty Two' by James Parrettimer is a sculpture located at Walsh Bay wharves at Dawes Point. It is part of the 2022 Walsh Bay Sculpture Walk, run by ArtPark Australia, which is exhibiting contemporary landmark sculpture in public spaces.

Linked to: Shadow Shot Sunday, Sunday Best, Blue Monday.

Darling Harbour Marina

Looking across Darling Harbour Marina at Cockle Bay Wharf to the Sydney Convention Centre and the Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour Hotel. Three waiters walking along the wharf are delivering food from a restaurant at Cockle Bay Wharf to one of the luxury cruisers moored here.
Linked to: Weekend Reflections, All Seasons.

Barangaroo, Crown Sydney

Crown Sydney is a skyscraper in the inner city suburb of Barangaroo. The building was designed by WilkinsonEyre and completed in 2020 and mainly comprises of a hotel, casino and residential apartments. It stands at 75 floors, making it the tallest building in Sydney and fourth tallest building in Australia. This view is from the boardwalk at Watermans Cove.  

Linked to: Skywatch Friday

Chippendale, Central Park Mall

Central Park Mall is bounded by Broadway, Chippendale Way, Central Park Avenue and Carlton Street, in the inner city suburb of Chippendale. This shopping centre on six levels features fashion and lifestyle boutiques, supermarkets, eateries, cinemas and an outdoor space. One Central Park are the two apartment buildings which tower above. The vertical gardens were a collaboration between French botanist Patrick Blanc and the architects Ateliers Jean Nouvel. The native Australian plants, flowers and vines stretch over 50 metres high, making it the world's tallest vertical garden.
Linked to: Little Things Thursday, Signs, Signs, Picture Perfect Party, Thankful Thursday, Floral Friday Foto, Garden Affair.

Pyrmont, sculpture

 

This metallic sculpture is part of a group of artworks located at the entrance to Pyrmont Bay light rail station along Murray Street, in the inner city suburb of Pyrmont. The one above the entrance can be seen here.
Linked to: Wordless Wednesday, Wonderful Wednesday, My Corner of the World.

Millers Point, laneway

 

Looking into a split level laneway from Argyle Place, in the inner city suburb of Millers Point. The upper side is High Lane and the lower side is Argyle Lane. The heritage listed shops and residences along Argyle Place are built in the Federation style. In the distance is the Highgate Apartments building.

Linked to: Through My Lens, Tuesday Treasures, Travel Tuesday, Ruby Tuesday.

Hurstville, mural

This mural has been painted on an underground car park air vent and fire stairs of an office building, on the corner of MacMahon Street and Dora Street, in the southern suburb of Hurstville. The vibrant artwork features native Australian flowers and bees. It was created in 2020 by artist Mandy Schoene-Salter, also known as MAN.De. The mural extends to the other side of the structure which can be seen here.
Linked to: Monday Mural, Blue Monday, Pink Saturday, Floral Friday Foto, Garden Affair.

Walsh Bay, sculpture

 
'Eclipse' by Paul Mutimer is a sculpture located at Walsh Bay wharves at Dawes Point. It is part of the 2022 Walsh Bay Sculpture Walk, run by ArtPark Australia, which is exhibiting contemporary landmark sculpture in public spaces.
Linked to: Shadow Shot Sunday, Sunday Best.

Walsh Bay, marina

A view of the marina at Pier 7 on Walsh Bay, in the inner city suburb of Dawes Point. The warehouses and wharves at Walsh Bay were once part of Sydney's port facilities but have been converted to apartments. Residents moor their boats here.

Linked to: Weekend Reflections, All Seasons.

Millers Point, Dalgety's Bond Stores

Dalgety's Bond Stores are located along Munn Street, in the inner city suburb of Millers Point. The heritage-listed former warehouse complex was built in 1875 in the Free Classical style, providing storage space for the nearby shipyards. The steep fall of the site reveals three more storeys below, addressing Hickson Road adjacent to the wharf. The warehouses were redeveloped in the 1970s and are now used for commercial office space.   

Linked to: Skywatch Friday