Le Petit Salon de Sculptures 2022 at Q Station in Sydney
Les Sculptures Refusées returns to Q Station this year with a new exhibition that reflects the practice of Australian artists throughout lockdown with Le Petit Salon de Sculptures which will be showing over 4 weekends from 15th October to 7th November 2022.
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Contrary to previous years, Le Petit Salon de Sculptures has indoor and outdoor works.
We headed to Q Station last weekend, parked at the visitor centre where we saw the first indoor sculpture and made our way down to the surrounding grounds.
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Photo credit: @busycitykids
You can see the map of the outdoor sculpture trail on the exhibition’s website. It will give you an idea of where things are but if your little ones are little Miss, you won’t want to see the pictures of the actual sculpture to keep it a surprise trail!
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We lucked out on the weather and made our way down the numerous stairs towards the wharf to clock-up some steps for the day.
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We then saw some much loved previous works of Tania McMurtry and Simon Hodgson near the café.
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Then made our way to the picturesque area near the hospital which is up a ramp from the wharf before you head back up to the top.
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We loved Simon Reece’s Neutron Waste sculptures which has a more metallic and mirror and light bouncing look compared to last year’s coloured mushroom like sculptures.
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We made our way to one of the three houses with sculptures. You can see the list of sculptures and info here.
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Little Mister loved Sallie Portnoy’s My Octopus Feature sculpture inspired by the My Octopus Teacher documentary. I didn’t see it at first but when artist Tamsin Salehian asked little Mister what the lady’s hair was made of - he knew straight away without any title or concept of this sculpture - just gorgeous!
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Katherine Castillo Alferez’s Fungi Rhino piece was also one of our favourites as well as Aarone Neill’s Barefoot Bronze sculpture.
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Photo credit: @busycitykids
The Apprentices, 1 & 2 by Camie Lyons were majestic in both rooms.
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Monika Scarrabelotti’s Chippies was a funny and popular entry and the Phrenology series 1 by Rosemary Strachen was little Miss’ favourite. More work from the Phrenology series 1 can be found at the Q Station Wharf Café.
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Photo credit: @busycitykids
After visiting a few bits and pieces around Q Station Wharf, we grabbed an ice cream at the Q Station Café and enjoyed the view outside. You can book history tours if you’re keen to find out more about this piece of history and a ghost tour if you’re game too!
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Pack a light bag with some towels and swimwear to make the most of the beautiful and kid friendly Q Station beach. I say light as it’s a bit of a trek from the visitor centre to the wharf and beach.
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North Head Quarantine Station
North Head Scenic Dr, Manly NSW 2095
Free Parking onsite
Toilets behind Q Station Café
Limited pram & wheelchair accessibility to Wharf and Beach area
Mixed cars & walking path road
More info regarding this great exhibition Les Sculptures Refusées’ website.
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