Sculptors at work

Geelong Sculptors will celebrate their 15th anniversary next month, showcasing various mediums like bronze, marble, mosaic, glass and more.
The group has grown from 20 to 50 members since it began, according to its secretary Cinnamon Stephens.
“Sculptors by their nature are very solitary creatures,” she said.
“We thought why don’t we all just get together and make a group, basically for some emotional support for each other.”
The work of group’s creative souls will adorn the Sally Walker building at Deakin University’s waterfront campus from 6 October to the end of the month.
The exhibition will feature an eclectic mix of sculptures in mediums including metal, timber, limestone and jewellery.
It coincides with the launch of Geelong Sculptor’s Celebrate XV book with photography by Rebecca Hosking.
“She’s done a brilliant job,” Cinnamon said. “We’re very proud of it and can’t wait to launch it for everyone to see.”
Rebecca took photos of 22 of the group’s artists in action or with their finished pieces for the book, which will be available during the exhibition.
The sculptors have also worked with Ford and Deakin University recently on the Core Boxes project, led by the group’s Darren Matthews.
“He worked in the pattern department and these gorgeous pieces of history were going to be thrown out,” Cinnamon said.
“The Core Boxes marry up with the patterns during the car making process.”
The exhibition opens weekdays from 10am to 4pm. For more information phone Cinnamon on 0400 436 308.