Sculptures selected for popular exhibit
DUBBO creative Jeffrey Hallinan has had four of his works selected as part of regional NSW’S most renowned outdoor sculpture exhibition.
Returning to Mudgee for the 12th year, Sculptures In The Garden will run at Rosby Winery from Saturday, October 8, to Sunday, October 23, with 130 artists showing more than 260 sculptures.
A self-described ‘backyard artist’, Mr Hallinan is a welder by trade and has been perfecting his craft for the past 45 years.
“A welding apprenticeship was chosen for me by my parents – every boy needs a trade,” he told Dubbo Photo News.
“As it turned out I did enjoy the challenges and the art of the fusion of two or more metal parts into one piece with a purpose.
“I have spent a lifetime perfecting my welding style and pride myself on producing the best quality weld to withstand the tests of use and time.”
Inspired by the potential to create new shapes out of old farm equipment, Mr Hallinan will show works entitled The Still Swan, Reflections, All Things Being Equal and Cupid’s Bow and Arrow in this year’s exhibition.
His works are priced between $750 and $3,500.
Describing his artistic process, Mr Hallinan said: “Sometimes as soon as I find an object, I envision a new shape or use like in the creation of the Still Swan.
“Sometimes I scatter items over my garage floor and a new shape or use appears and I get to work in creating it like the finished piece Reflections.”
Sculptures In The Garden is a non-for-profit event that typically draws 5,000 visitors each year.
With live music on the weekends and food, tea and coffee served daily, all entry fee proceeds are donated directly to The Mudgee Support Group for The Guide Dogs Association.