Hidden: Rookwood Cemetery Sculpture Walk 2013

Overview

Typically the thought of contemporary outdoor sculpture conjures up images of sleek, ambiguous metal objects. However, Hidden at Rookwood's historic cemetery features a diverse and exciting range of media from innovative local artists. Established in 2009, the exhibition is one of the foremost initiatives in supporting emerging and established artists from Western Sydney and regional areas.

This dramatic site is fertile soil for exploring themes such as death, love, loss and memory. Wander through the tranquil grounds amid craggy headstones and absorb the creative ways in which the artists grapple with these ideas. Highlights from last year include David McGuiness’s Ancient Gods, termed ‘the teletubby totem pole’, and Jane Theau’s homage to eccentric Sydneysider Bea Miles. Also popular was Thomas C. Chung’s poignant I Just Wanted To Say…I Still Remember You, featuring kitschy knitted flowers sprouting out of the ground.

Kicking off the exhibition will be a launch party on 21 September at Reflections at Rookwood cafe, featuring wine, canapes, glistening ice sculptures and live music from folk-pop duo The Sweet Little Army. This public art exhibition is a gem in Sydney’s cultural landscape, the perfect way to spend a sunny springtime afternoon.