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March 9, 2007
Aluminium key to unlocking artistic flair
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Cottesloe Beach will be transformed this week as local, national and international artists display their work as part of the third annual Sculpture by the Sea exhibition.
The community will be able to interact with giant sculptures of all shapes and sizes as part of the free beach exhibition.
Local artist Ron Gomboc has participated in the Perth exhibition for the past three years using aluminium to create each of his sculptures.
His entry this year, Nature’s Balance, is no exception and he credits Alcoa for supplying the metal for his sculptures, as part of its sponsorship of the exhibition.
“Alcoa has been somewhat instrumental in me attacking larger works because of their sponsorship of the material,” says Mr Gomboc.
“Aluminium is light and versatile so I have been able to create my sculptures on a larger scale.”
Stephen Tero also used Alcoa aluminium to create his first Sculpture by the Sea entry, Sirens.
Inspired by a tumbling wind weed which he spotted at City Beach, Mr Tero chose aluminium because of its anti-corrosive nature which is suited to a beach side exhibition.
Alcoa Managing Director Wayne Osborn said, "Alcoa is pleased to support creativity in the community, thereby contributing to the development of stronger, more vibrant communities.
"This partnership allows us to not only support broad community access to the arts, but also showcase the sustainable nature of the aluminium we produce."
Since 2005 Alcoa has supplied aluminium to participating artists, as well as supporting the Sculpture by the Sea education workshops for primary school children. The workshops are run by the artists to offer children the chance to create their own mini-sculptures and learn about the recyclability and sustainability of aluminium.
Sculpture by the Sea is on at Cottesloe beach from 8th – 18th March and is free to the public.
Further information:
Candice Grisbrook
9316 5208
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