covermore
Events

A Foodie Guide to Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi 2010

Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi is a free outdoor art exhibition that spans Bondi Beach to Tamarama Beach and runs along the coastal walk. Now in its 14th year, the free event with over 100 pieces of art features exhibits from artists across Australia and 11 other countries.

Every year, I look forward to the event and brace the crowds that descended onto the local stretch eager to see, photograph, and (regrettably) touch and climb over the exhibits.

Art inspires me in various ways. This year, as I stepped onto the sands of Tamarama Beach, the collection inspired me with a food theme.

Tamarama to Bondi Dégustation – inspired by Sculpture by the Sea

I start with an aperitif or glass of wine at the beach bar.
Sculpture by the Sea Bondi 2010
Still Life by Sang-Bong Lee – South Korea

I move on to an amuse-bouche of sun-poached organic egg, freshly laid.
Sculpture by the Sea Bondi 2010
Sitting Hen by Tae-Geun Yang – South Korea

An entrée of freshly-caught crab follows, ready for picking.
Sculpture by the Sea Bondi 2010
Critter by Paul Thurloe – NSW, Australia

Seafood bibs are provided, naturally.
Sculpture by the Sea Bondi 2010
Bronzed Aussie Series (Life jackets) by Nick Stranks – NSW, Australia

I am told it’s a delicacy but I’m not too sure about tasting shark fin soup.
Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi 2010
Earth Fish by Daniel Wallwork – Queensland, Australia

And I will definitely pass on the turtle soup.
Sculpture by the Sea Bondi 2010
Long-Neck by Benjamin Gilbert – VIC, Australia

No need to contemplate the Chicken or the Egg scenario. Make mine a Coq au vin, s’il vous plait.
Sculpture by the Sea Bondi 2010
Sitting Hen by Tae-Geun Yang – South Korea

I ponder the latest rage in food but dare I try eating horse meat?
Sculpture by the Sea Bondi 2010
Hello Mate by Stephen King – NSW, Australia

I’ll play it safe with a juicy T-bone steak.
Sculpture by the Sea Bondi 2010
Sight 2007 by Jamieson Miller – Victoria, Australia

An optional cheese course? Yes please!
Sculpture by the Sea Bondi 2010
Greater Grater by Jimmy Rix – NSW, Australia

For dessert, I’ll just have a chocolate-dipped donut.
Sculpture by the Sea Bondi 2010
Olpe 2002 by Dean Snyder – USA

Now it’s time to rub my full belly.
Sculpture by the Sea Bondi 2010
Jolly Giants by Steve Croquett – NSW, Australia

Then flop on the sand and have a siesta.
Sculpture by the Sea Bondi 2010
Bondi Venus by Dennis Kalous – NSW Australia

Other Sculptures by the Sea 2010 Exhibits

Sculpture by the Sea Bondi 2010
Anaconda by Michael le Grand – ACT, Australia

Sculpture by the Sea Bondi 2010
Initialis by Tim Macfarlane Reid – WA, Australia

Sculpture by the Sea Bondi 2010
Oushi Zokei 2010 Circle by Keizo Ushio – Japan

Sculpture by the Sea Bondi 2010
Wayfarer by Patrick Oppliger – Sweden

Sculpture by the Sea Bondi 2010
Anguish by Gangadhar Mahato – India

Sculpture by the Sea Bondi 2010
The Sky is falling by Hannah Kidd – New Zealand

Sculpture by the Sea Bondi 2010
Sitting Hen by Tae-Geun Yang – South Korea

Sculpture by the Sea Bondi 2010
Tamarama Beach

Sculpture by the Sea Bondi runs from 28 October to 14 November 2010. Entry is free. Catalogue and site map $10.

About the author

Corinne Mossati

Corinne Mossati is a drinks writer, author of GROW YOUR OWN COCKTAIL GARDEN, SHRUBS & BOTANICAL SODAS and founder/editor of Gourmantic, Cocktails & Bars and The Gourmantic Garden. She has been writing extensively about spirits, cocktails, bars and cocktail gardening in more recent years. She is a spirits and cocktail competition judge, Icons of Whisky Australia nominee, contributor to Diageo Bar Academy, cocktail developer and is named in Australian Bartender Magazine's Top 100 Most Influential List. Her cocktail garden was featured on ABC TV’s Gardening Australia and has won several awards. She is a contributor to Real World Gardener radio program and is featured in several publications including Pip Magazine, Organic Gardener, Australian Bartender and Breathe (UK). Read the full bio here.

17 Comments