2014 Heysen Sculpture Biennial Exhibition

2014 Heysen Sculpture Biennial Exhibition

The art enhances the landscape and the viewers perception of found forms
within the landscape. (self quote)

My twin sister Mary Watson and I decided to celebrate our 65th birthday
on 3 April this year (2014), with a visit to the exhibition.
The event is held at Hans Heysen's historic property, 'The Cedars' located outside of
Hahndorf, a quaint village of German origins, in the Adelaide Hills.
A full review of the exhibition with artists details can be found here:
http://www.heysensculpturebiennial.com.au/2014_exhibition.html
and another review here:
http://theconversation.com/2014-heysen-sculpture-biennial-the-art-of-open-air-22767

My photographs are an incomplete record this year cut short because we wished to take the guided tour through the venerated artist Sir Hans Heysen's studio and home maintained as they were when he lived and worked there, a national treasure. 

It is interesting to note the photographers perspectives in the referenced reviews
and my own below.
Text&Images©billpurvis

Adelaide Hills International Sculpture Symposium

Yesterday, Wednesday 11 April, Glenda and I visited 'The Cedars' the studio and cottage of artist Hans Heysen. While we had previously visited the Heysen Academy in the main street of Hahndorf this was our first visit to 'The Cedars'. The inaugural Adelaide Hills International Sculpture Symposium opened on 10 April on the Ridge at 'The Cedars'. There are also on display in the grounds of the estate works in 'The 2012 Heysen Sculpture Biennial B6'. 'The Cedars' is without doubt a National Treasure. The estate has been preserved as the home of South Australia's foremost landscape artist Sir Hans Heysen OBE 1877 - 1968. While it was not possible for me to photograph inside the studio and residence I was able to photograph the sculpture in the grounds. We had a very enjoyable day appreciating the art of Sir Hans Heysen and the sculptors at work at the Symposium and the sculptures exhibited for the Biennial.