October 25, 2024
Professor Shen Lieyi, ‘Tracing’, Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi 2024.
‘Tracing’ is a 3m-high work made from bronze and granite, inspired by the source of flowing water and the challenges of life.
Photo: Charlotte Curd
Haymarket Chamber of Commerce member Soosan Abed attended the Sculpture by the Sea launch and preview tour on 17 October 2024. Soosan has since written an article on the event, and we are pleased to share it with you here.
Art, Business, and Innovation: Reflections from Sculpture by the Sea
Attending the opening of Sculpture by the Sea at Bondi Beach as a guest of the Haymarket Chamber of Commerce (HCC) was a reminder of the transformative role of public art. HCC, a progressive business network representing many businesses, entrepreneurs and residents in Haymarket and Sydney CBD, plays a vital role in promoting both economic growth and cultural engagement in Sydney’s vibrant Haymarket precinct. Sculpture by the Sea reflects the same values: uniting community and business while fostering creative expression and connection on a global stage.
This year’s Sculpture by the Sea transformed Bondi’s coastal walk into a 2km open-air gallery with 100 sculptures by artists from around the world. As the world’s largest free-to-the-public sculpture exhibition, it embodies the power of art to bring people together, create shared experiences, and foster dialogue between cultures. Public art initiatives inspire long-term progress and cross-sector collaboration.
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