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A Guide to the Sculptures of WalchaTHE CONCEPT At the suggestion of the Walcha Arts Council, Walcha Council has adopted the concept of developing Walcha as an Open Air Gallery. The decision was taken for a number of reasons, not least of all to develop Walcha's distinctiveness, to provide an additional dimension to the quality of life of our community and to provide a source of expression for our very talented local artists. So far, a number of sculptures by both local and overseas artists have been established in and around our town. The concept however will provide for a variety of media including landscaping, street furniture and murals. Aboriginal art will also be featured. Stroll through our town, inspect our art and enjoy our hospitality.
 Toll Gate James Rogers 1999 The northern entrance sign is by James Rogers, from tallowood and steel, and celebrates the shape and rhythm of the word.
 Sea Monster Emmanuel Watt 1998 This wood carving is by Vanuatu sculptor Emmanuel Watt, created during a visit to Walcha. The Sea Monster surfs the waves on his back and feasts on the ocean's bounty. Purchased by Walcha Council. .
 Tuning Fork Nigel White 1999 This western entrance sign is by Mudgee artist, Nigel White, made from tallowood. Assistance was given by NSW State Forests and Brian Smith's Timber Transport.
 Weather Signs Stephen King 1996 A work in wood and steel by local artist and farmer, Stephen King, this sculpture depicts the reliance of country man and woman on the weather. They watch the weather from the shelter of their home. Donated by the artist with support from Walcha Council.
 The Family Tom Deko 1998 A work by New Guinea artist Tom Deko in steel and oil. It is a figure group representing Tom's love of family and village life. Donated by the artist
 Song Cycle James Rogers 2001 This work in steel by James Rogers celebrates the cyclic nature of provincial life. A melody is suggested in the shapes and lines, a melody that keeps coming back on itself. This pivotal sculpture was commissioned by the Walcha Arts Council
 Black Cockatoo Ross Laurie 1999 This is the southern entrance sign, created by local artist and farmer, Ross Laurie in tallowood.  The Warrior Tom Deko 1998 In steel and oil, this work is by Papuan sculpturer, Tom Deko, rendering traditional New Guinean imagery in modern materials. It was created by Tom during a visit to Walcha in 1998, and was purchased the Walcha Council.>  The Strainer Post Stephen King 1999 This is the eastern entrance sing to Walcha, sculptured by Stephen King from grey box. It is a tribute both to timber itself and the industry that has played such a key role in Walcha's history.  The Generation Stick Stephen King 1995 This sculpture in stringy bark is by local artist Stephen King, and is a carving about "life, responsibility and reliance on others". Donated by the artist.  The Big Chair Miffy Gullifer and Ross Laurie 2001 In timber and tin, this work is by local artists Ross Laurie and Miffy Gullifer, and stands as an entrance sing to the local Pre-School.  Walcha Rainbow Gordon Hookey 2002 Located at the Oxley Cairn approx 500 m from the intersection of Fitzroy and Derby Streets. A circular mosaic includes tiles that are the ideas and work of the local Thunghatti people. It is surrounded by nine large stones on which are repeated the various designs in the main artwork. Contact details |
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